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Employee and Labor Relations Representative
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$118,205.36 - $149,832.18 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Human Resources and Personnel
Employee and Labor Relations Representative
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$118,205.36 - $149,832.18 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Human Resources and Personnel
Capital Project Manager II
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Contracts & Procurement Unit Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$168,597.31 - $214,820.11 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Contracts & Procurement Unit Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$168,597.31 - $214,820.11 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Capital Project Manager II
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Wastewater Utility Planner
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$101,617.98 - $128,806.50 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
- Utilities
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$87,769.14 - $111,252.13 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Wastewater Utility Planner
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$101,617.98 - $128,806.50 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
- Utilities
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$87,769.14 - $111,252.13 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Sustainability Program Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Sustainability Program Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Senior Water Quality Specialist
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$115,435.01 - $146,320.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Senior Water Quality Specialist
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$115,435.01 - $146,320.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Habitat Restoration Engineer II
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Habitat Restoration Engineer II
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Agreements and Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager II) - INTERNAL ONLY
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$47.01 - $59.59 Hourly
- Full Time
- Project Management
Agreements and Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager II) - INTERNAL ONLY
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$47.01 - $59.59 Hourly
- Full Time
- Project Management
Assistant City Prosecutor
- Seattle, Washington
- City of Seattle
$104,312
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Instrument Technician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Instrument Technician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Security & Law Enforcement
- Seattle, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Manager, Financial Due Diligence
- Seattle, Washington
- KPMG
$47301.328125
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager - Federal
- Seattle, Washington
- HITT Contracting
$100681.968750
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Community-Impact Police Officer | $25k Sign-On Bonus
- Seattle, Washington
- City of Des Moines Washington
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Probation Officer
- Seattle, Washington
- Austin Community College
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Associate - Trial and Defense
- Seattle, Washington
- BCG Attorney Search
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Global AI Production & Reliability Lead
- Seattle, Washington
- AI Chopping Block
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Immigration Support Specialist
- Seattle, Washington
- Dorsey & Whitney
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr. Loss Control Representative
- Seattle, Washington
- American National
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Immigration Business Partner (US)
- Seattle, Washington
- ImmigrationJobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Zero Trust Strategy Consultant DoD & Pentagon
- Seattle, Washington
- Credence company
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Navy Acquisition Analyst
- Seattle, Washington
- GreenXT
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center Focus
- Seattle, Washington
- Arcadis
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Marine Assistant Engineer - 12-Hr Watch & Ship Systems
- Seattle, Washington
- North Star Fishing Company
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Canon Law Judge - Ecclesiastical Tribunal Lead
- Seattle, Washington
- ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Tribunal Judge
- Seattle, Washington
- ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Federal Probation Officer: Investigations & Court Support
- Seattle, Washington
- Austin Community College
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
LINC Prosecutor, Specialty Courts Unit | Criminal Division
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle City Attorney's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Impact & Growth
- Seattle, Washington
- Coffman Engineers
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Involuntary Treatment Court Facilitator
- Seattle, Washington
- Navos Mental Health Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Power Systems EMS/SCADA Engineer - Transmission & Real-Time
- Seattle, Washington
- Centraprise
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Exams Analyst, Senior
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Senior Analyst, Government Rates AI-Driven Compliance
- Seattle, Washington
- Anduril Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Site Reliability Engineer, Network and Traffic - USDS
- Seattle, Washington
- Tik Tok
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Seattle - Junior to Mid-Level Immigration Associate
- Seattle, Washington
- FISHER & PHILLIPS
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Junior to Mid-Level Immigration Associate
- Seattle, Washington
- Boutique Recruiting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Protection Engineer (5+ Years)
- Seattle, Washington
- Coffman Engineers
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Involuntary Treatment Court Facilitator
- Seattle, Washington
- MultiCare Health System
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Lead Prosecutor, Specialty Courts Unit | Criminal Division
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle City Attorney's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
FBI Special Agent: Physical Sciences Expert
- Seattle, Washington
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Sciences and Laboratory
Immigration Associate
- Seattle, Washington
- FISHER & PHILLIPS
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Junior Immigration Associate
- Seattle, Washington
- FISHER & PHILLIPS
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Court Liaison
- Seattle, Washington
- Navos Mental Health Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Global Detection and Response Lead
- Seattle, Washington
- OpenAI
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Part-Time Baggage Handler Agent - SEA Airport
- Seattle, Washington
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent Part-Time
- Seattle, Washington
- Swissport International
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Marine Scientist: Field & Lab Analysis Lead
- Seattle, Washington
- NWIFC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part-Time Baggage Handler Agent - SEA Airport
- Seattle, Washington
- Prime Flight
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Crime Analyst
- Seattle, Washington
- CPS HR Consulting
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
SEA Ramp Agent Part-Time - Evening shift
- Seattle, Washington
- Swissport International AG
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Secured Space Coordinator - Day Shift
- Seattle, Washington
- Security Industry Specialists
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Part-Time Ramp Agent - SEA Airport
- Seattle, Washington
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
SEA Ramp Agent Part-Time - Evening shift
- Seattle, Washington
- Swissport International
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
LCB Enforcement Officer (Lateral) - Statewide
- Seattle, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Cart Associate - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - Part-Time
- Seattle, Washington
- Smarte Carte
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Marine Vessel Engineer: Propulsion, Systems & Bunkering
- Seattle, Washington
- Foss Maritime
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Licensed Marine Engineer - Offshore Vessel Operations
- Seattle, Washington
- Glacier Fish
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Licensed Marine Engineer Offshore Vessel Operations
- Seattle, Washington
- Glacier Fish
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Trial Prosecutor: Complex Criminal & Civil Cases
- Seattle, Washington
- County of Mason
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior DoD CBRN Defense BD Lead
- Seattle, Washington
- Noble Supply and Logistics, LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist (Engine)
- Seattle, Washington
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Special Agent (1811 Only): Criminal Investigator Professional
- Seattle, Washington
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Security Guard - Seattle - Ahtna Professional Services
- Seattle, Washington
- Ahtna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr Designer - Fire Protection
- Seattle, Washington
- Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer - Corporate Office
- Seattle, Washington
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Agent: National Security & Cyber Investigations
- Seattle, Washington
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck)
- Seattle, Washington
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
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Cleared Security Officer - Department of Defense
- Seattle, Washington
- Phenom People
- Full Time
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Security Shift Lead Officer
- Seattle, Washington
- PalAmerican Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Navy Business Development Leader - Western U.S.
- Seattle, Washington
- GHD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Bio-Security Specialist
- Seattle, Washington
- XWELL
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DoD SkillBridge @ JLL
- Seattle, Washington
- JLL
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior HR Partner - Airport Operations (On-Site SEA)
- Seattle, Washington
- Ssp Group Plc
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
National Security Lead, State and Local Government, Global Affairs
- Seattle, Washington
- OpenAI
- Full Time
- Facilities Management
- Federal Government
Security Officer I - Early Career
- Seattle, Washington
- Blue Origin
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crime Analyst
- Seattle, Washington
- City of Tukwila
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Intelligence-Led Crime Analyst
- Seattle, Washington
- City of Tukwila
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Deputy General Counsel
- Seattle, Washington
- Confidential
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Client Advisor - Marine
- Seattle, Washington
- Oliver Wyman
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Client Advisor - Marine
- Seattle, Washington
- Marsh LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Client Advisor - Marine
- Seattle, Washington
- Marsh & McLennan
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Client Advisor - Marine
- Seattle, Washington
- Mercer France
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Marine Officer Trainer
- Seattle, Washington
- American Cruise Lines
- Full Time
- Federal Government
EMS & OT Systems Engineer
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle City Hall
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst I
- Seattle, Washington
- Sandy Mac Evolution
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy Sheriff - Patrol Division - Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
- Seattle, Washington
- BCHD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Pierce County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- King County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Zoomcar
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
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- Seattle, Washington
- Global Medical Response
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Transit Security Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response
- Seattle, Washington
- Socket
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Beaufortedc
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Beaufortedc
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- King County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Snohomish County Planning and Development Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
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- Seattle, Washington
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Ridezum
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
- Zum
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
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- Seattle, Washington
- Snohomish County Planning and Development Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Beaufortcountync
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- King County Sheriff's Office
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Ridezum
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
- Snohomish County Planning and Development Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Beaufortcountync
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- Seattle, Washington
- Swissport International AG
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- Aviation or Harbor
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- Seattle, Washington
- Global Medical Response
- Full Time
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- Fire and EMS
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- Seattle, Washington
- Bee's Plumbing and Heating
- Full Time
- Facilities Management
- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
- Beaufort
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- BCHD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Plaid
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- Public Safety
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- Beaufort
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Employee and Labor Relations Representative
- Seattle, Washington United States
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Aug 16, 2026
- $118,205.36 - $149,832.18 Annually - Full Time
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats.  Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making.  We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.  
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Job Details
- $118,205.36 - $149,832.18 Annually
- Full Time
- Aug 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary

Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes the future of an organization! The Solid Waste Division (SWD) Human Resources team is seeking an experienced Employee and Labor Relations Representative (ELRR) who is passionate about workplace culture, resolving conflict and building trusting relationships.

The Solid Waste Human Resources team collaborates with our labor partners to create an essential partnership in solving current and future labor relationship issues and workforce needs. Our work also supports the administration of employee-focused policies and procedures that foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace. The ideal candidate will have a desire to match their skill set with an organization that is responsible for protecting the beautiful PNW environment and helping the community thrive now and for generations to come.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future ELRR vacancies throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

About this Role:

The Employee and Labor Relations Representative (ELRR) will join a collaborative, supportive, and solutions driven Human Resources team that welcomes a diversity of thought and experience. The role will be instrumental in supporting the Solid Waste Division in complex labor relations issues in partnership with multiple labor unions, the Office of Labor Relations, and Division leadership. You will be a trusted advisor and partner to key leaders on employee relations issues and will exercise a high level of influence and responsibility within the organization.

The ELRR will be instrumental in policy development and bargaining in the Division and will work closely with the Human Resource Manager II and another ELRR to navigate current and future business needs impacting on our workforce. The ELRR will be a key resource in helping a large Division pivot its business model to support the region ‘s future generations. Some future projects include bargaining and implementing a standard accident/discipline matrix, implementing a new timekeeping and workforce management system and supporting a division-wide classification analysis.

About the Team:

Come join a team that is supportive, innovative, and open to ideas for how to continuously improve and create value for the organization. The Solid Waste Division Human Resources team is deeply committed to providing our employees with accurate, timely and essential information as well as connectivity to resources and support. The team is comprised of highly skilled contributors supporting a high volume and fast-paced organization. The team provides professional, top-notch human resources service to the Division while recognizing and prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. Human Resources is highly valued and supported by leadership and works together as partners, not clients or customers.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

This role will be an essential partner for Solid Waste Division employees and leaders as part of the Human Resources team. The Employee and Labor Relations Representative will:
Guide and advise supervisors and managers on sensitive employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and discipline.
Routinely consult on and/or facilitate the resolution of employee and labor relations issues by working with managers, supervisors, employees, and union representatives.
Act as a primary representative on behalf of the Division for labor grievances and serve as the process owner and advisor on avenues of resolution.
Serve as a representative of the Division in bargaining with labor unions.
Interpret and provide guidance on matters involving collective bargaining agreements and policies and procedures.
Conduct and/or oversee and review workplace investigations, determine or advise on investigation findings, and draft and/or review investigation reports.
Track and analyze trends and hot spots in employee and labor relations matters such as discipline and grievances.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Experience and advanced knowledge and understanding of labor law/policy, labor relations, collective bargaining practices and contract interpretation.
Experience Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local employment rules and regulations, as well as human resources policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications, counsel, and advice to management and other partners, especially regarding employee relations or labor relations.
Experience in conducting workplace investigations and drafting investigation reports. Must include experience: Interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses. Evaluating evidence and credibility. Applying relevant policies and legal standards.
Experience working in a highly unionized environment and/or experience in large, complex organizations.
Experience advising on performance management issues. Coaching managers on performance issues, corrective action, documentation standards, and progressive discipline.
Ability to effectively multitask and handle complex, multilayered issues with competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
Advanced proficiency in written and verbal communications.

Competencies You Bring:
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and potentially litigious workplace issues.
Knowledge and multi-year experience within the field of human resources and labor relations.
Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with internal and external customers and clients.
Experience in training and/or facilitation/mediation
Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, problem-solving, and analytical work.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Work Location: The SWD Human Resources team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime-eligible.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

A complete application is required. To apply, submit a Complete Application and cover letter . A Resume is highly recommended but is optional. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov
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Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov

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King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here .

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats.  Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making.  We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.  
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology-conservation/wlrd
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