Lakes Program Lead: Water Quality & Science (Hybrid)

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA seeks a Lakes Program Supervisor to lead the long-term water quality monitoring for Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, and Lake Union, supervising a team of 4–6 scientists. You will shape study design, data quality, and open data practices while guiding applied research and policy-relevant analyses.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with partners such as Public Health, UW, and the Wastewater

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or equivalent.
• Experience leading a team of scientists.
• Experience designing long-term monitoring programs and analyses.
• Ability to collaborate with regional partners and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of 4–6 environmental scientists.
• Lead long-term lakes monitoring programs and studies; develop protocols and analyses.
• Provide scientific leadership and translate findings for reports and decision makers.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (Public Health, UW, etc.).

Skills

Team leadership

Environmental science

Program management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental sciences

Job description

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA seeks a Lakes Program Supervisor to lead the long-term water quality monitoring for Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, and Lake Union, supervising a team of 4–6 scientists. You will shape study design, data quality, and open data practices while guiding applied research and policy-relevant analyses.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with partners such as Public Health, UW, and the Wastewater