February 1, 2018
Careers that matter: We’re accepting applications for paid summer internships through Feb. 25.
If you're a college student who shares our passion for clean water and healthy communities, we're looking for you. We're now hiring for paid summer internships in a number of different career areas. Apply online through Feb. 25.
December 28, 2017
2017 brings a bond rating boost, lower costs for vital infrastructure
Infrastructure that protects regional water quality will now come with a lower price tag following a recent credit upgrade and a bond refinancing that will yield $35.8 million in savings over the next 32 years.
September 26, 2017
Poofighters rock on and take the stage at world’s biggest, most extreme, wastewater Ops Challenge at WEFTEC in Chicago
When asked why he became a wastewater operator, Darek Kenaston reveals, “The more I got into it, the more I was interested. It was a good fit. I’ve always been around the water. I grew up in Florida, two blocks…
July 12, 2017
King County employees share the value of recycling
Three King County employees learned the value of recycling resources in faraway communities where sustainable practices are a necessity.
April 27, 2017
Raise Your Hand if You Knew You Would Do This Job
Few King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) employees imagined a career in clean water. Sure, Preston Beck was so sold on WTD’s mission that he got a degree in chemical engineering and came to work as a Project Control Engineer.…
April 17, 2017
Building community through infrastructure projects
Campaigns to shop and eat locally are inspiring more of us to spend money closer to home. By supporting independent businesses, we create jobs for our neighbors, deepen community roots and strengthen our local economy. At WTD, we also embrace…
March 10, 2017
The Changing Face of Capital Project Management
King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is facing the same workforce challenges that confront many clean water utilities across the United States. Hard working senior employees throughout our organization are retiring. We need to recruit new employees and help them onboard to…
January 18, 2017
Bright Lights in Our Workplace
People who mentor interns have to get comfortable with a simple concept: you win some, you lose some. Meet Kirsten Garcia, bright light.