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Description

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.

Our staff is committed to building better, safer communities and enhancing the quality of life in Pierce County. Use your knowledge and experience with floodplain management supervision to make a difference for our residents.

Learn more about our dynamic department at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw .
Position Summary

Our next successful team member can look forward to…

• Serving as a subject matter expert in floodplain management issues;
  • Supervise programs including the Floodplains for the Future Program, capital planning and flood hazard management planning, and Asset Management and GIS Services;
  • Supervise and coordinate work assignments for floodplain management staff;
  • Coordinate work with others across departments and organizations on the development and implementation of various floodplain management plans and programs;
  • Participate in and supervise the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the general public regarding floodplain management issues.
  • Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution, recommend promotional and disciplinary actions, approve leave requests and overtime, and assure adequate coverage during staff absences.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, and develop and establish performance measures and standards.
  • Oversee the professional development of employees and provide guidance and technical expertise, and training to staff.
  • Supervise the review and monitoring of the floodplain management programs including the National Flood Insurance Program, the Community Rating System program, and the Floodplains for the Future Program, to ensure compliance with various codes, plans, contracts, agency policies and procedures, and rules and regulations.
  • Interpret local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines as they relate to assigned responsibilities and stay abreast of various legislative changes.
  • Provide guidance and oversight of research and analysis for various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range floodplain management functions.

Our next successful team member should possess the following competencies…

Coaching & Mentoring
Enables staff to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction and encouragement.  Builds relationships with others so that coaching efforts are received in a positive and developmental manner.  Takes time to learn the work interests and career goals of staff.
Managerial Courage
Tactfully dispenses direct and actionable feedback; is open and direct with others without being intimidating; deals head-on with people problems and prickly situations.

Organizational Awareness & Political Savvy
Uses knowledge of the workings, structure and culture of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals. Understands internal and external politics and their impacts on the organization. Aligns resources and works with politics to solve problems or reach goals. Keeps current with issues, which may have impact on the mission.

Planning & Organizing
Identifies the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal, and prioritizes key action steps. Creates realistic schedules for projects and follows them. Evaluates progress against schedule and goal objective. Monitors and evaluates social, fiscal, and political trends that affect the plan. Prepares strategies to deal with problems or drastic changes.  Evaluates proposed actions and timelines against organizational mission and values. Integrates the current plan with other plans as needed to achieve the overall mission.

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.Qualifications

Our next successful team member will have…

·Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field; and, four years local, county or state planning experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience is required. One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience is required. A Masters’ Degree is preferred. Certification in Floodplain Management is preferred.

• A valid Washington State driver’s license may be required when travel is required of the position.
• May be required to pass a Pierce County background check which includes a criminal history check.

Supplemental Information

• 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.