Surface Water Planner 2 - Temporary

Full Job Description

• This hybrid position requires a minimum of one day per week in the office during core business hours. Additional in-person meetings may be required based on project needs.
• This temporary (extra hire) position is not eligible for County benefits.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In this Planner 2 temporary role, you will collaborate closely with the team to develop new process improvements and provide dedicated support for the Engineering Services Section.

The team is comprised of a Capital Projects Unit, Fish Passage Unit, and an Asset Unit that advance key strategic initiatives within the division of Surface Water Management.

Your work will focus on leading planning functions that support the research and development of a Level of Service framework for Surface Water Management’s (SWM) natural assets, continuing the evolution of the Project Delivery Manual, supporting the successful implementation of the Stage Gate delivery process, development of a project manager utilization tool, and moving forward with program development initiatives that enhance capital delivery and deepen integration with asset management practices.

Together, we will build processes and tools that contribute to a more effective organization.

Why It's a Great Department:

and Public Works (PPW) stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.

PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.

The department is 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 atwww.piercecountywa.gov/ppw.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Success in this role requires initiative, the ability to research best practices, and then implement these in new process improvements.

You will help develop work plans, support team meetings, track metrics, and assist in the delivery of the Surface Water Improvement Plan.

Effective collaboration and communication are key to ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with community and environmental goals.

Your Future in this Role:

This role provides a direct impact on Pierce County communities by supporting environmentally focused infrastructure delivery. You will gain hands-on experience with capital projects, interagency coordination, and planning process development.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Develop a natural asset management framework
• Assist in the continued development of the Stage Gate delivery process manual
• Assist in the administration and facilitation of a stage gate capital delivery process.
• Develop, measure, collect, and present individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the Engineering Services Section, including project manager utilization metrics.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive team schedule and individual work plans.
• Maintain and update the fish passage inventory, including prioritization of culverts for replacement in support of salmon recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements
• Two years of related planning work
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field
• Please attach a current resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience with developing new process improvements. Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in local, county, or state environmental planning is desired
• Experience with surface water organizations

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.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/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.

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