Salary: $44.37 - $56.82 HourlyLocation : Tacoma, WAJob Type: Career Service - Full TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 24-00986Department: Planning and Public WorksDivision: PPW Surface Water ManagementOpening Date: 10/31/2024Closing Date: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM PacificDescriptionPosition Summary Why It's a Great Opportunity:As a Water Quality Supervisor with Pierce County, you'll play a pivotal role in preserving the quality of water for our community by leading the private stormwater inspection program. You will oversee the maintenance and compliance of more than 1,800 facilities, with specific programs designed to assist facility owners in understanding and meeting their stormwater responsibilities. You'll be at the forefront of implementing innovative, lean processes that make it easier for facility owners to self-report. Working alongside diverse teams-Development Services, IT, GIS, and Parks-you'll ensure that Pierce County continues to have clean and healthy streams, rivers, and lakes for generations to come.Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving 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 www.piercecountywa.org/ppwHow to be Successful in the Role: Your experience in team leadership, data management (including GIS), and handling complex workloads will be key to thriving in this role. You'll foster a collaborative atmosphere within your team, utilizing your skills in coaching and effective communication to guide your team through inspections, technical assistance, and public outreach. Your expertise in stormwater management and surface water protection will empower you to deliver impactful public education. Proficiency in MS Office, project tracking software (e.g., Smartsheet), and GIS tools will help you keep projects on track, making this a dynamic role where your technical and leadership skills will truly shine.Your Future in this Role: Throughout the onboarding process you will meet the Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Key leaders across departments to gain insight into Pierce County's strategic measures and goals. Pierce County supports your professional growth with resources like the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and ongoing development opportunities throughout your career. This position offers a strong foundation for long-term career growth, with pathways for advancement within Pierce County.Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Supervise and guide your team, setting schedules, workflows, and ensuring quality control across tasks.
- Oversee the creation of key documents such as progress reports, program updates, and standard operating procedures for stormwater management.
- Lead the development of strategic plans, special studies, and reports, while managing project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
- Ensure thorough inspections, best practice implementations, and compliance with county standards.
- Manage work assignments, reporting requirements, and support staff training to maintain consistency and quality.
- Present vital information to the public, advisory committees, and represent Pierce County in meetings and working groups.
Join us in this impactful role and help protect Pierce County's natural water resources while growing your career with opportunities for advancement and professional development!Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in science, engineering, planning, public administration, or related field, AND
- Five or more years of related work experience, especially in stormwater and NPDES permitting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous water, wastewater or stormwater experience is highly desired.
- Previous supervisory experience
- 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 case-by-case 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:
- If 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.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews. 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 great place people are proud to call home? We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.Our benefits:Vacation (Annual Leave)After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:Vacation Accruals:During years 1-3, 12 DaysDuring years 4-7, 16 DaysDuring years 8-13, 20 DaysDuring years 14-18, 23 DaysDuring years 19, 24 DaysDuring years 20, 25 DaysDuring years 21, 26 DaysDuring years 22, 27 DaysDuring years 23, 28 DaysDuring years 24, 29 DaysDuring years 25 & thereafter, 30 DaysA maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.Military Leave:Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.Holidays:Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows: New Year's Day - January 1Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in JanuaryPresident's Day - Third Monday in FebruaryMemorial Day - Last Monday in MayJuneteenth - June 19Independence Day - July 4Labor Day - First Monday in SeptemberVeteran's Day - November 11Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas Day - December 25Personal Holidays:Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.Furlough:Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 furlough days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.Sick Leave:Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.Insurance Benefits:Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.Retirement and Deferred Compensation:Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Social Security:All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.Miscellaneous Benefits:Please visit website for more information.Telework/Remote Options:Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy **All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.01 A resume and cover letter are required for consideration of this position. Have you ensured that both are attached individually?
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