Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is a great opportunity to become a member of our Solid Waste team. In this role you will assist in implementing the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan (SHWMP) that emphasizes environmental health, equity, and resiliency. You will focus on contract compliance, project management, tracking capital projects, facility inspections, and working with internal and external customers. This is a great opportunity to be a part of influencing the changes that are needed to our Solid Waste System.
Why It's a Great Department:
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw
Learn more about the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan (SHWMP) at www.piercecountywa.gov/1585/plans-and-agreements
How to be Successful in the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for performing contract compliance, planning, and project management in support of, and in association with non-profit agencies, citizens, contractors, consultants, other County Departments, regulatory agencies, and others. This position requires you to establish strong working relationships with the public, other government entities, and internal and external stakeholder groups. Having a general understanding of project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize projects will help you succeed in this role.
Your Future in this Role:
Your supervisor will help you to set expectations and goals, work through on-going projects and priorities, and introduce you to the current policies and procedures, technology, and Pierce County Code. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance; prepare and review contracts, specifications, project plans, and correspondence.
- Observe and inspect work in progress to ensure proper procedures are utilized and project specifications are fulfilled.
- Work with departmental budgets and bid procedures; evaluate, monitor, and implement federal, state, and local laws and regulations; conducting eligibility and environmental reviews of assigned activities; assist in the selection of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; assist in the selection of projects for funding; resolve problems and conflicts; and report on project progress.
- Research, develop, design, implement, and monitor projects and programs and provide tracking of the various elements of those projects and programs.
- Coordinate development and review of contracted work by preparing requests for proposals, bids, work orders, and contracts.
- Provide oversight of contracts to ensure compliance with contract documents, permits, insurance, and other applicable requirements.
- Develop and monitor schedules, budgets and contract expenditures. Prepares and processes monthly progress payment estimates on contractor completed work.
- Monitor and evaluates assigned activities for progress, completion, fund expenditures through onsite reviews, desk audits, inspection, and other appropriate means.
- Coordinate field activities of all phases and elements of a variety of projects to ensure contract specifications are met.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Additional experience or education may substitute for the position requirements.
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in business, public administration, project or construction management, or other related discipline.
- Three years’ experience related to the position in either the private or public sector.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Resources or similar field.
Special Qualifications:- Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License. (Note: If a candidate possesses a valid driver’s license from another state, a Washington State driver’s license shall be required within 90 days.)
- This position may require office and/or field work and routinely lifting 30 pounds. An employee in this class may be required to work evening and weekends.
- Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- 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 may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application 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 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home?
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