TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY (TLT) Salvaged Lumber Planning Specialist (P&D Specialist II)

Full Job Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity within our Solid Waste Planning and Program Management Division. We're seeking an TLT Salvaged Lumber Planning Specialist to join our Solid Waste Prevention and Diversion team to perform a unique body of work interfacing with recycling and disposal facilities to ultimately ensure that a supply of reclaimed lumber is available for the City's warehouse and adequate local markets.

This Temporary opportunity is fully benefitted and expected to last up to 35-months.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectation
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

Primary TLT Salvaged Lumber Planning Specialist Responsibilities:

• As part of ramping up deconstruction in our area to increase the amount of wood recovered, SPU will formalize a system to maintain a list of skilled contractors. This position will collect documentation for current deconstruction contractors to be approved for that list.
• In addition to collecting documentation on who is recognized as a deconstruction contractor, this person will organize annual deconstruction trainings with experienced trainers to increase the number of local skilled deconstruction contractors.
• To ensure the success of the Salvaged Lumber Warehouse and leverage this unique opportunity, SPU will work to increase the amount and create a steady supply of reclaimed lumber to the warehouse by conducting outreach to potential contractors to raise awareness of our deconstruction incentive.
• Also related to supply of material to the warehouse, identify wood markets and establish an outreach plan to ensure local demand for processed, reclaimed lumber by potential users, such as architects, builders, and DIYers.

Related to the success of the warehouse and increase diversion, it is vital that Seattle increase the amount of deconstruction projects.

As part of that need, this position will plan stakeholder outreach sessions for the design and implementation of a potential Seattle deconstruction ordinance to require deconstruction on a portion of the houses slated for removal.

• To increase compliance with submitting Waste Diversion Reports, implement auditing protocol for Waste Diversion Reports. We expect the auditing protocol will be available shortly from a consultant. This position will conduct auditing to increase accuracy and compliance with these reports.

As part of the comprehensive plan to address the weaknesses of our C&D recycling system, we will likely implement jobsite inspections.

This position will help develop a protocol and then carry out jobsite inspections to enforce the two-bin (garbage and recycling) requirement.

When a protocol is identified through the piloting phase, these inspections would be transitioned to permanent staff.

Also to increase C&D recycling, we will start communicating directly to self-haul customers not to take materials banned from disposal to the city transfer stations.

This position will communicate those requirements for construction & demolition recycling to contractors using city transfer stations.


Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development work (i.e.

construction, permitting)Education: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Studies, Public Administration or related discipline.

(If no degree, an additional two (2) years of relevant experience is required)

Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.


Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in waste management/recycling, construction, or building salvage services
• Experience building partnerships with communities, community-based organizations, non-government agencies, and other groups to establish new behaviors, projects, and/or programs
• Experience in behavior change program
• Understanding and experience with equitable and inclusive outreach and program development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suit
• Experience in program, project, and budget management
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customer
• Excellent time management and priority-setting skills

Additional Information

In addition to fully completing the online application, we require candidates to attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address how your knowledge, skills and experience(s) relate to this position.

The full salary range for this position is $49.25 per hour - $57.31 per hour.


Workplace Environment (*Telework Expectation):
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply: All qualified candidates may apply.

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at Heather.Baldwin-Stewart@seattle.gov.