Information Booths | Hands-On Demonstrations | Resume Help | Breakout Sessions| And More
King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is partnering with South Seattle College this fall to host a job and resource fair.
Jobseekers can explore diverse career and paid training opportunities in clean water, sustainable building, and construction! The event will feature hands-on “day in the life” job demonstrations, networking, resume assistance, and more. It’s a great chance to meet employers hiring now and in the near future. Refreshments and Spanish interpretation will be available.
This free event is open to the public, welcoming people at all stages of careers and education.
King County WTD is co-sponsoring this event as part of our community outreach effort for the Mouth of Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities program, aiming to connect with people who live and work in South Seattle with family-wage jobs. It builds on annual job fairs in partnership with South Seattle College, which attract hundreds of attendees each year.
At the event you can also learn about King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s (WTD) capital projects in the area.
Refreshments & Spanish interpretation available. Se proporciona interpretación en español
Vendors
- Bio Fibers Industry
- Earth Corps
- Emerald Cities Collaborative
- Hansel Phelps
- Hargis Engineers
- Hoffman Construction
- Jacobs
- JumpStart
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division
- King County Parks
- King County Water and Land Resource Division
- McKinstry
- MWH Construction
- Pacific Sky Power LLC
- Parametrix
- Port of Seattle
- RainCity/CIS
- ReWA
- Skanska
- Sphere Solar Energy
- TRAC Associates
- United Indian of All Tribes
- Villa Communitaria
Breakout Sessions
| Navigating King County’s Application Process King County is a major employer in the region, with over 16,000 staff spanning 60 different services. All of these opportunities – from internships to director positions – are accessed through the county’s online job application system. In this session you will learn tips and tricks to navigating that process! |
| Pathways to Construction Careers Have you heard about exciting jobs in the construction trades, but don’t know where to begin? Learn about careers in the trades and local pre-apprenticeship and other programs that can help you get you started in this career! |
| King County’s Operator in Training Program The OIT program offers one year of paid training, leading to certification and employment as a wastewater treatment plant operator. Learn about life as an operator, the OIT program and how to apply! |
| Pathways to Clean Water Jobs Are you passionate about helping the environment and your local community? Learn about pathways to careers in wastewater and stormwater management – you could help protect local streams and rivers while supporting the health of the community you live in! |
| Resume Help Get help with your resume and general job searching advice! |
| Working at King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Are you committed to pursuing a clean water job with the Wastewater Treatment Division? Sign up for a 15-minute session with the Workforce Program Development Supervisor. |
For General Participation, please RSVP here (registration is optional and not required to attend the event) RSVP here
Hiring or Interested in Joining as an Exhibitor? RSVP here
Sponsored by: King County Department of Natural Resources | Wastewater Treatment Division and the Sustainable Building and Science Technology BAS program at South Seattle College.