Npdes Municipal Stormwater Permit Coordinator - Public Works, Clean Water

Job Summary

The Clean Water division of Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Program Coordinator II to manage coordination and implementation of Clark County's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit.

This position reports to the NPDES Policy and Permit Compliance Manager and works in coordination with multiple staff responsible for private stormwater facility inspections, pollution source control, education and outreach, capital planning and project implementation, stormwater operations and maintenance, asset mapping and inventory, and water quality monitoring.

Our department values our community's diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Program Coordinator II positions coordinate and manage programs of limited scope to major impact within established timelines and budget to meet goals. Incumbents ensure delivery of results, monitor progress and direct activities to include: planning, monitoring, allocating, adjusting, controlling, preserving, and evaluating area of responsibility within a County department, section, unit or division. Specific duties vary based on department of assignment and range of responsibilities.

Work assignments are performed with limited oversight and require considerable independence in the selection of courses of action and resolution of complex or unique problems within the framework of departmental policy and procedures, applicable regulations, and accepted best practices.

This position is non-represented.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Program Coordinator II positions typically require a job related Bachelor's degree; and/or a combination of experience and specialized training which includes a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the assigned area.

Preferred experience includes:

• Strong public speaking and technical writing skills.
• Ability to complete policy analysis to interpret local, state, and federal regulations.
• Comfort interpretating technical information such as water quality data and other assessment results including GIS analysis.
• Experience developing, managing, and implementing new and ongoing programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to help establish new partnerships and programs to achieve clean water.
• Experience with contract execution and management.
• Experience supporting budget development.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to identify and implement solutions to complex challenges.
• Comfort with coordinating, leading, influencing, and making recommendations without direct authority.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; delegate responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications at an advanced level; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff.

Other Special Requirements: This position requires a valid driver's license.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may include a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications and tasks listed in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be August 5th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining and annually updating the Clark County Stormwater Management Plan including Class V stormwater infiltration well management.
• Tracking permit compliance deadlines and required reporting.
• Communicating stormwater permit requirements and implementation timelines to staff responsible for stormwater permit implementation.
• Completing the annual NPDES compliance report to Ecology for multiple departments.
• Providing subject matter expertise on the Phase I permit, county programs, and stormwater management regulations.
• Updating interdepartmental agreements for NPDES permit implementation as needed.
• Managing southwest Washington stormwater permittee coordination.
• Representing Clark County at regional and statewide meetings focused on stormwater permit coordination, TMDL planning, and other water quality workgroups.
• Supporting Stormwater Management Action Planning (SMAP) planning and implementation.
• Responding to public inquiries and water quality issues, including environmental complaint response.
• Supporting updates to Clark County's Stormwater Code and Manual.
• Supporting Clean Water Commission activities.
• Supporting Stormwater Capital Planning and implementation of required stormwater maintenance activities as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

M2.201

Salary Range

$6,498.00 - $8,916.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.