• Job Description

  Req#: 4733911
  Why It's a Great Opportunity:
  As a temporary hire position supporting the County’s Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual update, you’ll play a pivotal role in how surface waters of Pierce County are protected during and after development. In this essential position you will assist in crafting updated language for incorporation into the Stormwater manual. You will have the opportunity to conduct literature reviews of stormwater science and benchmark our County’s manual with the State’s and other large jurisdiction’s manuals and regulations. You’ll be at the forefront of improving the usability and effectiveness of Stormwater regulations. Working alongside diverse teams—Development Services, GIS, Long-range planning and Maintenance and Operations and interested parties from the public —you’ll ensure that Pierce County continues to have clean and healthy streams, rivers, and lakes for generations to come.
  
  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 www.piercecountywa.org/ppw
  
  How to be Successful in the Role:
  Your success will come from utilizing effective communication, writing, and proofreading skills. Bring your willingness to learn and growth mindset along with your high degree of organization and detail focused personality to bear on this focused, fast-paced, and complex project. Your background and knowledge of environmental science, including stormwater and surface water will further enable your success. Proficiency in MS Office, project tracking software (e.g., Excel), will help you keep projects on track, making this a dynamic role where your technical skills will truly shine.
  
  Your Future in this Role:
  In this 6-month assignment you will gain experience in County regulatory processes and in-depth knowledge of creating technical stormwater documents needed to successfully implement surface water protections This experience will support your career development in the environmental policy, planning and technical fields.
  
  Core Daily Responsibilities:
  
  • Conduct research on specific topics related to stormwater management and surface water protection.
  • Proofread key documents, recommend edits and additions for clarity and useability.
  • Review technical drawings, figures, and worksheets.
  • Develop guidance material updates and forms.
  • Develop language to address key updates to the County’s Stormwater and Site Development Manual.
  • Assist with preparing documents for internal and external technical advisory committee meetings.
  • Manage work assignments to maintain consistency and quality.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in environmental science, engineering, planning, or related field.
  • Previous technical writing and editing experience highly desired.
  • Familiarity with surface water protection and stormwater management
  • Experience in managing complex projects or programs.
  A resume and cover letter are required for this position. The cover letter may be evaluated as part of the selection process.
  
  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.To be considered for this opportunity please:
  
  • Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov 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 (253) 798-7480, 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 people are proud to call home?

• About the company

  Pierce County is a county in the US state of Washington.

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