Planner 4 - Capital Planning and Strategic Delivery
Planner 4 - Capital Planning and Strategic Delivery
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$ 101868 - 130899
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Description
This position is predominantly a remote position with onsite work requirements as informed by business needs. This position reports onsite on the first day of employment for orientation then as needed for regular inperson meetings. The primary onsite location is 2702 S 42nd Street Tacoma WA 98409.Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
We are thrilled to announce the formation of a new Capital Planning and Strategic Delivery Team! We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to lead this new team. As the team supervisor you will be at the forefront of strategic planning project management and resource allocation all while making a significant impact on the future of Pierce Countys Surface Water Management division.
You will guide the planning workflow and ultimately the success of the teams responsible for the implementation of multiple capital projects across the County. Specific functions your new team will lead are capital plan development project prioritization and evaluation grant application and administration utility rates and charges performance measure tracking/reporting and work planning. Your small but mighty team may include a grant coordinator planner(s) and engineer(s) AA1all doing their best work to keep our Pacific Northwest waters pristine. This team may expand in the future to meet Surface Water Managements growing need for capital project delivery.
Why Its a Great Department:
Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fastmoving 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 provide 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 to be Successful in the Role:
Your ability to handle complicated projects and programs in alignment with the Surface Water Management Divisions vision and mission will drive your success. Critical to that success will be your highly effective communication both written and verbal to a wide variety of audiences including PPW leadership planning commissions County Council stakeholders tribes and the general public. Your ability to lead your team to successful collaboration with the public tribes stakeholders and regulatory agencies will be key in implementing the surface water improvement plan and developing the annual capital budget. Determining stakeholder concerns enabling growth and leading your team with a vision in mind will enable the teams success as well.
Your Future in this Role:
You and your team will lead the planning and delivery strategy for Pierce Countys surface water capital projects and 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:
- Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the budget and assist in developing and implementing grants and departmental goals.
- Provide leadership over assigned projects and programs.
- Participate in and supervise the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials departments external entities and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other related areas.
- Develop and prepare planning documents including drafting code amendments regulations and policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development implementation and administration of department/division initiatives plans priority projects strategic plans consultant service contracts and department programs.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.
Qualifications
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelors degree in planning or related field.
- Four years local county or state planning experience.
- One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience.
- Please submit a copy of your cover letter and resume. Failure to attach this will result in an incomplete application.
Preferred Qualifications:- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management experience.
- Masters degree.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: 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 (253)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 Countys 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 place people are proud to call home
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Employment Type
Full-Time
