Temporary Hire - Stormwater Manual Update Analyst
Temporary Hire - Stormwater Manual Update Analyst
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Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
As a temporary hire position supporting the Countys Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual update youll 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 Countys manual with the States and other large jurisdictions manuals and regulations. Youll be at the forefront of improving the usability and effectiveness of Stormwater regulations. Working alongside diverse teamsDevelopment Services GIS Longrange planning and Maintenance and Operations and interested parties from the public youll ensure that Pierce County continues to have clean and healthy streams rivers and lakes for generations to come.
Why Its a Great Department:
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 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 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 fastpaced 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 6month assignment you will gain experience in County regulatory processes and indepth 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 Countys 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.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from a fouryear 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.
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 a detailed 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.
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 place people are proud to call home
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
