Temporary or OOC Stormwater Engagement Planning Specialist (Sr. P&D Spec-BU)

Seattle, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 54 - 63

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) opportunity for a professional to join the Source Control and Pollution Prevention Division as an OOC Senior Planning and Development Specialist. This position is responsible for engagement work and community outreach on stormwater related issues including but not limited to SPUs RainWise and Salmon Stewards programs.

This Temporary (external)/OOC (internal) opportunity is expected to begin in December 2025 and will lastapproximately 9-10months.This opportunity is open to all qualified candidate. External candidates are initially non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits.

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. 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 more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)checkout the following:

SPU Website
SPU Workplace Expectations
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.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Job Responsibilities for Temp/OOC Stormwater Engagement Planning Specialist:

Develop and implement an engagement plan to increase uptake of actions by residents that help manage stormwater runoff such as rain gardens and side sewer lining
Help residents understand their eligibility for installations
Develop community relationships to encourage program participation
Participate in community events to promote program(s)
Support continuous evaluation and adaptive management
Provide maintenance reminders to residents with existing RainWise installations
Work in partnership with the Seattle Parks Department and community partners to plan for the fall 2026 Salmon Stewards program
Develop engagement materials around stormwater issues

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: 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 a related field

*If no degree two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required

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

Desired Qualifications:

Working knowledge and understanding of rain gardens and cisterns for stormwater capture
Experience developing and implementing community outreach and engagement plans
Ability to communicate and effectively build community relationships serving a diverse customer base

Additional Information

How to Apply:

In addition to fully completing the online application we encourage candidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this OOC role.

The full salary range for this position is $54.28 per hour - $63.26 per hour. *Temporary employeesbegin at Step 1 of the pay progression at $54.28 per hour.

Workplace Environment/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:
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 Citys website at: covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have any questions please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at .

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position DescriptionSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) has a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) opportunity for a professional to join the Source Control and Pollution Prevention Division as an OOC Senior Planning and Development Specialist. This position is responsible for engagement work and community ou...