Natural Resources Specialist II – Public Works, Clean Water

Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary
The Clean Water Division of Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II/III. Positions in this class are responsible for performing a variety of field and office assignments to carry out monitoring requirements of Clark County’s NPDES phase I municipal stormwater permit. Work requires the application of standard principles for assessing and evaluating water quality and overall stream health. Duties and activities include applying standard operating procedures over multiple monitoring projects, project management skills that are necessary to successfully complete work assignments, detection and elimination of illicit discharges to the storm system and interacting with the public and outside agencies.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major course work in environmental science, botany, biology, fisheries, forestry, soil science, water resources, wildlife biology, archeology, cultural resources, or in any other discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; any combination of education and experience which would demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform the work will be considered
AND
One (1) year experience in a position comparable to Natural Resources Specialist I;  Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of: Planning principles, techniques, and current trends in the areas of environmental,  natural, archeological and cultural resource management; environmental laws; methods and objectives of urban and regional planning and development, land use concepts, demography; water quality and water resource data gathering and analytical tools, methods, and operation; water quality and water resource concepts and theory; wetland ecology, hydrology, plants and soils, wetland classification systems, and habitat behavior; farming practices and their potential impacts on fish and wildlife; applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures; graphic and statistical presentations.
Ability to: Think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; gather, analyze, evaluate and synthesize data and assist in the formulation of comprehensive plans; identify plant and soil classification; interpret habitat behavior in the field; collect, analyze biological and physical data using standard research methodology; perform field work to collect environmental samples; meet and work with co‑workers, public and private management officials, community groups, and the general public in an effective, pleasant and courteous manner; interpret and apply administrative guidelines and policy; read a variety of maps, plans and charts; make oral presentations to large groups of people.
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 require 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, not limited to, the qualifications outlined 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 April 21st. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date without additional notice.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Supports the work of the Clean Water Division staff and other agencies as it relates to NPDES permit compliance.
Assists in implementing a variety of environmental monitoring programs and projects.
Performs water quality and benthic macro invertebrate monitoring using established standard operating procedures.
Operates and maintains temperature and stream loggers and data recorders.
Calibrates and maintains equipment to conduct stream discharge measurements.
Observes and measures stream physical habitat characteristics using a variety of equipment and instruments.
Maintains and calibrates field instruments and equipment.
Prepares for field work, communicates with laboratories and ships and tracks water, sediment and macroinvertebrate samples.
Conducts site visits and inspections; gathers, analyzes and synthesizes data.
Manages water quality and continuous data using a variety of software.
Researches grant funding opportunities, assists in grant proposal preparation and administration.
Interprets applicably county code to apply to apply water quality requirements, laws, codes and policies to assure county compliance.
Assists in communicating, verbally and in writing, water resources issues in a concise manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade
Local 307.9A
Salary Range
$31.35 – $42.32- per hour
Close Date
Open Until FilledRecruiter
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.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county