Surface Water Management - Tacoma, United States - Pierce County, WA

Description

Salary: $ $60.52 Hourly

Location : Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Career Service - Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

Department: Planning and Public Works

Division: PPW Surface Water Management (SW)

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Pierce County is looking for you to join our team and lead the Right of Way (ROW) group within Surface Water Management, a division of Planning and Public Works (PPW). In this position you will lead a team of right of way professionals and be responsible to acquire property rights to support the department's planning and delivery of capital improvement projects. Your role within these projects will include purchasing and contracting real property and rights of way, securing rights of entry, easements (both temporary and permanent), and performing other real-estate transactions. You will be working with both internal and external customers throughout the County, which will include PPW leadership, planners, engineers, biologists, private and public landowners, tribal/federal/state/local representatives, non-profit organizations, and the public. Your working knowledge of federal, state and local grant administration, accessing land records using GIS systems, conducting title searches, developing procedures for ROW acquisition, formulating real estate offers and purchase/sale agreements, reviewing appraisals and environmental assessments, and participating in public outreach efforts related to land acquisitions and rights of entry will also be utilized.

Your professional real estate experience will support SWM's regional, environmental, and natural resource planning, and program development, and will make a direct and positive difference to the communities of Pierce County.

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

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How to be Successful in the Role:
Our team is looking for a collaborative and communicative leader to support SWM's vision and mission, ultimately leading to your success and the success of the team. As a seasoned ROW agent, be prepared to support an experienced team ensuring adherence to State and Federal requirements, as we strive to make Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

Your Future in this Role:
You and your team will provide essential support for Pierce Counties surface water programs. You will see how changes are made and the impact that you will have directly in the community. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures for the Right of Way section, in accordance with federal, state, and county regulations and guidelines.
• Provide leadership and direction to the professional and technical staff of the Right of Way section; manage and allocate resources to complete assignments using professionally-recognized methods for land acquisition by a public entity.
• Develop and manage budgets related to the acquisition of property rights and relocation activities for surface water projects included in the SWIP.
• Supervise and monitor the preparation of documents and correspondence related to negotiations and appraisals.
• Assist in the preparation of the county's biennial budgets through development of division and section budgets, , make recommendations on the acquisition schedules and strategic purchases, and establish procedures for the division.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in real estate or related discipline.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible work in the right of way field.
• One year of experience as a senior level person or supervisor is required.
• Notary within 30 days.
• Additional experience or education may substitute equally for the recruiting requirement.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Member of IRWA, APWA, and currently holding DOT certification.
• Prior knowledge of government leasing, acquisition, and property management.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

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

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 are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

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 and , , 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 eleven 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
Juneteenth - June 19
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, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 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 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 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 website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.