Job Summary
Responsible for advising on environmental issues related to road construction and maintenance activities.
Assesses environmental conditions, prepares mitigation options, monitors compliance with environmental regulations, and applies for permits and grants.
Examples of Duties
Monitors compliance with environmental regulations, prepares SEPA checklists, wetland delineation, and biological assessments. Provides advice on appropriate environmental impact mitigation for various county projects. Prepares information and secures local, State and Federal permits needed to carry out new construction, routine road operation and emergency work. Identifies project impacts and prepares mitigation plans. Monitors construction sites and prepares reports as required by resource or regulatory agencies. Provides adaptive management assistance on construction and maintenance projects. Works regularly and effectively with Tribes, Conservation Districts, salmon recovery groups, regulatory agencies, and citizens. May be assigned as Project Manager for specific projects and may serve as public works representative for coordinating work efforts with outside agencies, other county departments, and advisory committees.
Minimum Requirements
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
-Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or environmental sciences, fisheries or wildlife biology, ecology,
hydrology, or closely related field.
-Two years of professional environmental experience and six months field experience preferably in
public sector.
Requires knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and ability to apply manuals and guidelines. Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer and related software programs to successfully perform essential functions of the position.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License or appropriate driving accommodations.
Application & Selection Process
Applicants are required to submit a Mason County Application. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment.
Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened base upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. This selection process may be subject to change.
Return Applications to: Mason County Human Resources
Mailing Address – 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Physical Address – 423 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
humanresources@co.mason.wa.us Phone-(360) 427-9670 X 290 Fax-(360) 427-8439