Pierce County · 1 day ago
Water Quality Specialist 3
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$41/hr - $52/hr
3+ years expPierce County is seeking a Water Quality Specialist 3 to join their Surface Water Management team. The primary focus of this role is to identify and address activities that may lead to pollutants entering stormwater systems while ensuring compliance with municipal stormwater permit requirements.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead of a water quality unit or program or project; assign work to a specific work unit and ensure tasks are completed correctly and timely; may approve leave requests and work schedules; provide input on performance evaluations
Conduct field investigations, interview witnesses, research property information, review applicable codes, photograph site, take water quality samples and gather additional evidence as necessary to confirm or identify violations
Provide direction, assistance and training to less experienced employees
Correspond with citizens, engineers, contractors, and other agencies in matters of spill prevention, water quality protection, and stormwater management; respond to complex questions and information requests regarding best management practices and stormwater management regulations
Oversee stream flow discharge following the USGS guidelines
Conduct monitoring of publicly-owned outfalls for stormwater characterization
Conduct effectiveness monitoring of specific best management practices
Conduct flow monitoring
Prepare quality assurance project plans (QAPPs) for monitoring programs
Conduct and direct on-site inspections of sophisticated or complex stormwater management facilities associated with industrial, commercial, and multi-family land use; determine or verify the proper operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities and implementation of stormwater Best Management Practices
Meet with various entities and inform of violations; explain the intent of code and provide options on resolution through written and verbal communication
Qualification
Required
A resume and cover letter are required for this position
Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements
Four years of college or post-high school technical training AND
Three or more years of progressively responsible related experience
Benefits
Professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities
Company
Pierce County
Pierce County delivers essential, customer-focused government services with innovation and passion.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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