Water Quality Specialist 2 - Tacoma, United States - Piercecountywa

Piercecountywa Tacoma, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In this role with the Pierce County Surface Water Management (SWM) team, you will be focused on identifying and responding to activities or incidents that could lead to the discharge of pollutants to stormwater systems and the environment.

You will collaborate with other departments and teams to support the implementation of Pierce County's Phase I NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit.

You and your teams efforts will contribute to reducing stormwater pollution that reaches streams, lakes, groundwater, the Puget Sound, and neighboring municipalities' stormwater drainage systems.

Learn more about our program at

Why It's a Great Department:

PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities.

PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire.

We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few

Learn more about Planning and Public Works at

The Surface Water Management (SWM) division enjoys working together to continuously improve our program by keeping up on new scientific technologies and solving problems to protect our surface waters.

We are a supportive and collaborative group of professional scientists, planners, and engineers who strive to protect and maintain surface water quality for fish, wildlife, and the public.

Learn more about Surface Water Management at

About Surface Water Management | Pierce County, WA - Official Website )

How to be Successful in the Role:

Your success in this role will come from being comfortable doing physical field work (carrying equipment to field sites in a variety of weather conditions, walking over uneven terrain, and interfacing with the public) as well as having strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Your experience maintaining field logs, and calibrating instruments as well as working with spreadsheets will be utilized often.

Your ability to work in a team environment, solve problems, be flexible, and have a growth mindset will also ensure your success.

Your Future in this Role:

As a vital team member, you will provide technical assistance and direction, conduct inspections, investigate any discharges that impact the county-owned stormwater system, ensure timely follow-up, and guarantee that all documentation and practices align with local, state, and federal regulations.

This role includes both outdoor and indoor work.

Additionally, you will have the chance to collaborate with other Surface Water Management divisions, such as water quality monitoring and inspection teams.

Pierce County offers professional development, online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

The Water Quality Specialist series offers a great foundation for future positions with the Planning and Public Works Department and Pierce County.

Because of the variety of projects each with unique solutions, you will be exposed to new and different skill sets to prepare you for the next opportunity.

The work we do directly benefits our community and improves the livability of our County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:
Conduct complex on-site inspections of stormwater management facilities associated with industrial, commercial, single-family, and multi-family land use.
Determine or verify the proper operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities and implementation of stormwater Best Management Practices.
Record data and information utilizing various job-related software applications and convert it into a usable and understandable format.
Maintain records, charts, logs, spreadsheets.
Prepare written reports and maps, summarize findings, and write a variety of memos and letters.
Provide technical assistance to County departments, governmental agencies, consulting firms, and members of the public.
Respond to citizen concerns and questions regarding stormwater systems, regulations, and Best Management Practices.
Meet the travel requirements of the position.
Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.
Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications:
A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Two years of college or post-high school technical training or one or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Salary range:
$ $39.

89 /hr To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:

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If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at

and specify the Job Number and Title.

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 may call Human Resources at , at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application 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 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?

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