Term Limited Temporary (TLT) - Solid Waste Senior Planning & Development Specialist
Term Limited Temporary (TLT) - Solid Waste Senior Planning & Development Specialist
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Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Solid Waste Line of Business (SPU SWLOB) is recruiting for a motivated strategic and highly skilled project manager with large contracts administration experience to support procurement and management of $135 Million in annual solid waste contracts that advancezerowastein Seattle. This TermLimitedTemporary (TLT) positionoperatesin a fastpaced dynamic and collaborative environment on highvalue contracts and reports to the Solid Waste Contracts Manager. Responsibilities include procurement and initial management of key consultant contracts development of contractor operations plans and evaluation of customer programs and development of recommendations for improvement.
Highly qualified candidates for this role will demonstrate their experience working with Contractors or consultants contract implementation and administration experience attention to detail strong writing and verbal communication skills strong team outcomes lean or process improvement experience and specifically will have project management and program evaluation experience in the solid waste utilities or a related industry.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives when collaborating across teams persists through challenges and complexity and succeeds in multisector solutions.
This Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity is fully benefited and expected to lastup to 18months in durationand is open to all eligible and qualified candidates.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a communitycentered 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. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable andequitablestewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out the:
SPU commits toOur City Values andRace and Social Justiceas 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 andequitablein our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
The following provides an overview of some responsibilities for this position:
Develop an implementation plan (timeline and budget) for a 5year waste composition study contract. Manage theinitialcontract.Lead procurement ofan experienced market research firmto conduct solid waste customer surveysandmanagetheinitialconsultantcontract.
Develop Solid Waste Contracts OperationPlansfor multiplerecycling and organicsprocessing and disposal contracts. Responsibilities includefacilitatingContractor meetingsmakingsite visits anddraftingtheinitialOperations Plans.
- Develop a Solid Waste Contracts performance monitoringevaluationand reporting program with responsibility for ensuring the SWLOB consistently provides high quality services to our customers and delivers programs efficiently and effectively.
- Lead astudy toevaluate options anddevelop recommendations forfinal disposal ofSeattlessolidwaste.
Qualifications
Experience: Requires a minimum three (3) years of experience 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 activities.
Education:Bachelors degree in Planning Urban Design Environmental Studies Public Administration or related field. (If no degreetwo (2) additional years of relevant experience is required)
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned above a successful applicant will have an experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.
Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of solid waste systemsdiversionandprevention
- Experience in contract and/or program administration (development and implementation) related to waste management
- Experience in providing oversight and critical guidance to consultantsand contractors
- Experience developing and implementing performance tracking and reporting programs
- Survey or market research experience
- Projectmanagement experience
Additional Information
How to Apply:
In addition to fully completing the online application we requirecandidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this Temporary role.
The full salary range for this position is $54.28 per hour $63.26 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:This position is open to all qualifiedcandidates.
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 longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: covered familymembers/most employeesplans
If you have any questions please contact Heather BaldwinStewart at.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
