Water Quality Planner (Planner 2)



Job Details

Water Quality Planner (Planner 2)
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

$33.26 - $42.29 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

18-00208

Department

Planning and Public Works (PW)

Division

PPW-Surface Water Mgmt-Water Quality & Water Shed

Opening Date

05/07/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS BEGINS ON MAY 30, 2018**

Are you a dedicated professional that puts customers first, thrives in a demanding environment, and displays solid teamwork? Are you interested in being part of an energetic organization that strives to deliver timely, reliable and consistent service using the latest technology--and have fun while you're doing it?
 
Come work for a department that develops, trains, and promotes their employees. Join the team at Planning and Public Works, and help us build a livable Pierce County.
 
Our staff is committed to building better, safer communities and enhancing the quality of life in Pierce County. Use your knowledge and experience with watershed and water quality planning projects to make a difference for our residents.
 
Learn more about our dynamic department at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw.

Position Summary

Our next successful team member can look forward to...

  • Providing support and assistance to senior water quality planners working on TMDL implementation plans, water quality improvement plans, and other watershed modeling projects, such as the Clarks Creek Restoration Plan and the Clover Creek TMDL Alternative.
  • Participate in technical review meetings, prepare detailed documentation in the form of written plans and reports, summarize findings, and write a variety of memos and letters. 
  • Provide technical support to the capital improvement program on water quality projects.
  • Track TMDL processes, timelines and comment periods, and coordinate County responses to the TMDL process.
  • Monitor, track, and make recommendations on state water quality policies, such as Policy 1-11, the State's 303(d) listings, and TMDL programs.
  • Prepare, submit, and obtain grants; prepare reports to granting agencies.
  • Develop requests for proposals, bids and consultant contracts; provide management oversight of contracts.
  • Coordinate activities with SWM staff, County departments, other agencies, and members of the public; represent the Division at internal and external meetings.
  • Communicate with watershed councils, community groups, and individuals about water quality and watershed issues.
Our next successful team member should possess the following competencies...
 
Planning & Organizing
Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to achieve those objectives. Seeks and uses others' input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and priorities. Sees potential challenges and opportunities, and adjusts plans based on input.

Teamwork
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.

Relationship Building
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds rapport by listening to, discussing and negotiating with, and rewarding, encouraging, and motivating others.

Writing
Adapts the content, tone, style, and form to suit the needs of the reader, the subject, and the purpose of the communication. Uses plain talk to explain complex or technical concepts. Organizes information so that facts or ideas build upon one another to lead the reader to a specific conclusion.
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This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.
 

Qualifications

Our next successful team member will have...

  • Bachelor's degree in planning or related field;
  • and, two years of related planning work...
  • OR any equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.
  • Experience in local, county, or state planning is desired.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:  Successful completion of all required background checks may be required prior to employment. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
 

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:
 
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application.

  •  If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 
 
This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews. 
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.  Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Please describe your highest level of education.
  • Less than High School or GED.
  • High School or GED.
  • Associates Degree
  • Associates Degree work in planning, geography, economics, public administration, or related fields
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Degree work in planning, geography, economics, public administration, or related fields
  • Masters Degree
  • Masters Degree work in planning, geography, economics, public administration, or related fields
02
How many years of related work experience do you have related to this position?
  • I have no experience
  • I have 6 months but less than 1 year of related work experience
  • I have 1 year to less than 2 years of related work experience
  • I have 2 years to less than 3 years of related work experience
  • I have 3 years to less than 4 years of related work experience
  • I have 4 years but less than 5 years of related work experience
  • i have 5 years but less than 6 years of related work experience
  • I have 6 years but less than 7 years of related work experience
  • I have 7 years but less than 8 years of related work experience
  • I have 8 years but less than 9 years of related work experience
  • I have 9 years but less than 10 years of related work experience
  • I have over 10 years of related work experience
03
Describe your experience working on complex water quality or stormwater related projects.
04
Describe your experience writing technical reports, water quality plans, and grants.
05
Describe your experience leading or coordinating a large and diverse group of stakeholders.
06
Please describe your philosophy and experience regarding high-quality customer service and any relevant examples you may want to include.

* Required Question

Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

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