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Interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 12-16.

Under the direction of the Environmental Engineering Manager, supervise coordinators, inspectors, and technical/administrative staff in the specialized engineering area of environmental management and conservation.  Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising and overseeing the environmental natural resources, solid waste, recycling and water conservation programs; investigating and resolving environmental related problems; serving as liaison with consultants who perform water and natural resources management related studies or project design; and providing technical expertise in the area of environmental management.  Project and program management duties include, but are not limited to, supervising and reviewing program design and implementation and/or preparing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and ensuring project designs and construction are in compliance with legal parameters.

Work is characterized by supervisory functions in the performance of specialized, technical, and professional environmental scientist and conservation work.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, extensive contact with the public, contractors, consultants, developers, City personnel, and other agencies; providing lead responsibility for various federal, state, regional, and local environmental restoration, maintenance, and regulatory programs relating to their function in the City of Kent; coordinating the work of the solid waste, water conservation, and water quality programs involving the Environmental Section; writing Request for Proposals (RFPs); negotiating and recommending contract changes as necessary.

Work is performed under limited supervision.  The manager sets the overall objectives and resources available.  The incumbent and manager work together to develop deadlines and work to be completed.  The incumbent is responsible for the work plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives.  The incumbent keeps the manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far reaching implications.  Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

Supervise and review scopes of work, requests for proposals, consultant selections, contracts, work products, budgets, and schedules; and provide technical assistance to contractors and approve final work product for a wide range of environmental programs and projects.

Review detailed and complex environmental studies, designs, and field inspections of natural resource programs and projects.

Supervise the investigation of environmental and stormwater complaints, provide analysis, and recommend solutions to the manager.

Download and process hydraulic and water quality data, and interface with the U.S. Geologic Survey, consultants, and King County.

Supervise natural resource projects and solid waste, recycling and water conservation programs.

Establish and maintain effective communications with Federal, State, County, and local agencies to coordinate watershed protection and improvement.

Provide technical assistance to city staff related to environmental management on elements of development projects, code enforcement cases, and best management practices related to water quality.  Present testimony at public hearings related to these project elements.

Review the design and preparation of construction documents, project coordination of Environmental Engineering projects and programs dealing with environmental and stormwater management, and sensitive area restoration; coordinate with consultants, contractors, other sections within the City, and other agencies.

Review project plans and specifications, project requirements, physical location, other pertinent data, and the engineer’s estimate of cost; assure project designs are in compliance with a variety of federal, state, and city laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations governing construction projects.

Supervise the review and/or development of city ordinances and policy related to conservation, environmental and natural resource management.

Provide direction and technical expertise for various federal, state, regional, and local environmental restoration, maintenance, and regulatory programs relating to their function in the City of Kent.

Provide support for citywide compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.

Develop and give presentations on environmental awareness, water quality protection, environmental conservation program elements, etc. to schools, community groups, agencies, City personnel, and other cities.

Participate in regional environmental groups in order to remain current on relevant environmental and natural resource issues.

Represent the City at various regional groups and provide technical input to groups who may influence the City of Kent actions related to water quality.

Coordinate with Federal, State, County, and City officials to enforce environmental regulations that could impact City natural resources and water quality.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with adjacent local governments, State Departments, Federal Services, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to correct environmental problems and protect natural resources.

Prepare reports, memos, and presentation materials for the City Council and Council Committees.

Actively support and follow the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and City.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

May act as the Environmental Engineering Manager in the manager’s absence

• Hydrology, hydraulics, stream flow, and precipitation measurements
• Applicable regulations, ordinances, codes, construction standards, policies, and procedures
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• State, Regional and local stormwater management manuals
• Advanced mathematics including calculus, trigonometry, geometry, algebra, and quantitative methods
• Sampling techniques and laboratory analyses
• Principles, practices, and methods of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Principles of Land Use Planning
• Procedures for property acquisition, securing easements, and other approaches for protecting critical areas through property use agreements
• Contaminant fate and transport in soil and groundwater
• Water, critical area, and wellhead protection principles and practices
• Land use regulations and code enforcement procedures
• Principles of natural resource management
• Principles of environmental restoration/enhancement and wildlife habitat
• Principles of public administration and environmental science
• Principles of solid waste disposal, recycling and water conservation
• Municipal government policies, procedures, and structure
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including personal computers and software such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
• Engineering research, analysis, and problem solving methods
• Correct use of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective supervisory principles and practices

SKILLED IN:

• Designing Public Works projects in accordance with budget limitations and established safety standards
• Analyzing technical material relating to natural resource protection and related subjects
• Policy development related to natural resource conservation and environmental management
• Implementing environmental programs
• Developing and presenting educational and technical materials
• Negotiations and conflict resolution
• Preparation of sensitive area restoration projects
• Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Applying principles and practices of supervision and training
• Reading and interpreting civil engineering, construction, and architectural plans and specifications
• Working effectively with City staff, other agencies, contractors, developers, and the general public

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze, prepare, and review technical engineering and natural resource plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates for related projects
• Objectively evaluate and prepare wetland delineation reports other environmental documentation
• Prepare clear and concise project plans and bid specifications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Supervise programs and projects and resolve conflicts with other agencies and organizations
• Review and understand complex designs and interpret environmental conservation and engineering plans
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
• Compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, technical journals, rules, and regulations
• Organize and conduct various research projects
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work independently with little direction
• Supervise, train, and provide work direction to others
• Read, analyze, interpret, and explain technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, and legal documents
• Effectively, positively, and persuasively present information, educate, and respond to questions from a wide variety of professionals and the general public
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Experience:  Eight (8) years’ experience in projects and programs related to environmental resource management.

Or:  In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
• Must successfully pass the City’s pre-employment driver’s records check; successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course; and maintain an excellent driving record
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management is highly desirable
• Must successfully pass a Washington State Patrol background inquiry