This is a Limited Duration position with an expected duration through March 2021. However this could change passed on project funding and operational needs.  This recruitment may be used to fill regular and/or limited duration Planner 3 vacancies in the future.

A Limited Duration position is a position performing work for a specified time period not to exceed three years.  Limited Duration positions are exempt from the Pierce County Career Service and employment with Pierce County is ”at-will”.  Limited Duration employees are eligible to receive paid leave and health insurance benefits including medical and dental.

Are you a dedicated professional that puts customers first, thrives in a demanding environment, and displays solid teamwork? Are you interested in being part of an energetic organization that strives to deliver timely, reliable and consistent service using the latest technology–and have fun while you’re doing it?

Come work for a department that develops, trains, and promotes their employees.  Join the team at Planning and Public Works, and help us build a livable Pierce County for people to Live, Work, and Play.

We are seeking an innovative and creative thinker to support the regional work of the Floodplains for the Future program as the new Floodplains for the Future Coordinator.  This program is a cross-sector and inter-organizational partnership hosted by Pierce County Surface Water Management to recover floodplain functions and to protect the health and safety of communities around them.

Learn more about our dynamic department at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw or about the Floodplains for the Future Program at http://floodplainsforthefuture.org

• Serving as project manager for the Floodplains for the Future Program;
• Serving as a subject matter expert in integrated floodplain management solutions;
  • Developing, prioritizing, and coordinate planning and engagement efforts with federal, state, and local agencies to comprehensively and collaboratively resolve floodplain management issues as it relates to the Floodplains for the Future program;
  • Participating in and leading the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to officials, external entities, and the public regarding the Floodplain for the Future program;
  • Developing and running committees necessary to achieve program objectives, including agenda planning, outreach and engagement, speaker coordination, and facilitation; lead/facilitate monthly meetings, and participate in integrated work project committees;
  • Effectively listening and understanding, build trust, creating opportunities to find agreement, fostering partnerships, and nurturing an environment of collaboration and co-production.

Our next successful team member should possess the following competencies…

Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others; identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit; keeps people informed and up-to-date.

Managing Projects and Programs
Integrates the ideas and needs of others in developing feasible strategies to achieve goals. Obtains stakeholder acceptance of and support for those strategies. Evaluates progress and success against performance standards. Appraises and resolves deficiencies and challenges. Ensures deadlines are met and keeps stakeholders informed of project/program status.

Planning & Organizing
Identifies the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal, and prioritizes key action steps. Anticipates the impacts and risks of decisions and actions. Seeks and uses others’ input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and priorities. Sees potential challenges and opportunities, and adjusts plans based on input.

Writing
Adapts the content, tone, style, and form to suit the needs of the reader, the subject, and the purpose of the communication. Uses plain talk to explain complex or technical concepts. Organizes information so that facts or ideas build upon one another to lead the reader to a specific conclusion.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field; and three years of related planning work
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.
• Two or more years of experience in local, county, or state planning is desired.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of all required background checks may be required prior to employment.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel

Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application.

• 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 you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form 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 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.  Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.