Salary: $39.42 - $50.11 Hourly

Location : Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Career Service - Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 24-00967

Department: Planning and Public Works

Division: PPW OCE (ENG)

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
In this role with the Office of the County Engineer (OCE), you will be providing technical support for project leadership while focusing on environmental permitting for Your work will include office work such as preparation of permit applications, mitigation and monitoring plans, technical support, and participation in project design teams. In the field you will be conducting wetland/stream mitigation site monitoring, reporting, and maintenance, organize and work with wetland/stream maintenance field crews to perform vegetation management, support construction staff with implementation of best practices, and conduct wetland and stream field delineations, and ensure permitting per local, state, and federal requirements. This position supports the growth of Pierce County's transportation needs while ensuring that our natural resources are protected as well.

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 here.

Pierce you'll be working on:

Inspect and monitor riparian restoration plantings associated with the New Rhodes Lake Road project.
Support construction of the 264th Street E culvert project with installation of bank stabilization plantings and monitoring of construction stormwater BMPs.

How to be Successful in the Role:
Your success in this role will come from effectively communicating across many different audiences to include other teams, departments, and the public for permitting and inquiries. You will also be writing and providing effective reports on delineations, mitigation plans, project development, and project findings. These skills will enable your success in a rewarding high impact career.

Your Future in this Role:
Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Managers, Supervisors, and other teams regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Conduct site visits to determine or verify the presence of wetlands and identify the wetland categories.
Prepare, review, and analyze wetland delineation reports, including problem or disturbed area sites.
Verify and conduct wetland delineations, including delineations conducted on problem or disturbed area sites.
Analyze the proposed County road projects in relation to its impact on the wetlands.
Prepare and review proposed non-compensatory mitigation plans in relation to their ability to protect wetlands from project-related impacts.
Provide input and direction to consultants on preparation of wetland delineations, wetland delineation reports or non-compensatory wetland mitigation reports.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute equally on a year of year basis for the recruiting requirements.
A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in botany, biology, environmental studies, fisheries, soil science, wildlife biology or related field AND
Two years of related work experience, including a minimum of one year experience delineating wetlands using the Unified Federal Manual, preparing wetland reports, and mitigation plans is required.

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.

Telecommuting Requirement:
The work associated with this position can be performed with a mix of telecommuting and onsite work/meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employees will have access to a shared workspace at a Pierce County facility and will be required to be in the office full time during the 6-month probation. Upon completion of probation, a minimum of one day per week in the office is required. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Pierce County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
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) 798-7480, 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 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A 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 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal 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.

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