Water Quality Specialist 3 jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Water Quality Specialist 3

positionTacoma, WA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$41/hr - $52.11/hr
date3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of Pierce County's Planning and Public Works department, focusing on environmental stewardship. The Water Quality Specialist 3 will lead water quality programs, ensure compliance with stormwater regulations, and conduct field investigations to mitigate pollutants entering stormwater systems.

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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

Stormwater complianceWater quality monitoringField investigationsNPDES permittingBest management practicesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

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

Employee Resource Groups
Professional development in our Leadership Training Program
County Book Club
Health and retirement plans
Paid leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Holidays
Personal Holidays
Furlough
Sick Leave
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
ORCA Passport Program
Telework/Remote Options

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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