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