Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an opening for a Clean City Senior Planning & Development Specialist (Plng&Dev Spec, Sr) in the People, Community and Culture Branch. This position will be tasked with coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of the Litter Abatement Program (LAP). In addition to managing the LAP program, the position will also focus on edu-enforcement with illegal dumping to help identify longer-term strategies for prevention and enforcement.

This unique opportunity offers the ability to analyze, adapt, and advance current efforts. Prospective candidates that will flourish can bring creativity and innovation, analytical ability, an adaptive mindset, and a passion for sustainability and the community.

About Seattle Public Utilities: 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.4 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable to this commitment by eliminating barriers to access and providing employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Lead, coordinate, and plan the scope for Clean City programs and projects.
• Develop and manage budgets and consultant agreements.
• Analyze programs and implement improvements.
• Engage community and stakeholder groups to help achieve programmatic goals.
• Prepare and conduct presentations and workshops or various audiences including business and community groups.
• Collaborate with City staff, such as SDOT, SDCI, SCL, DWW and Parks as needed to reach resolution on ongoing solid waste issues related to trash/recycling overflows, illegal dumping, oil spills, etc.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, business administration, finance, or related field.

Experience:  Three (3) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, environmental issues, conservation, inspection, community partnerships, or budgeting and financial forecasting, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities.

Experience/Education Equivalency:  A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class may be substituted for the required education or experience.

License, Certification and Other Requirements: 

• Current Washington State driver’s license.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understands contracts, contract governance, contractual language and the contract lifecycle.
• Has experience planning and implementing comprehensive programs and policies.
• Has experience working with diverse populations including the ability to problem-solve and build consensus with divergent groups.
• Possesses sound judgment in selecting the appropriate planning methods and procedures to complete assigned projects successfully and efficiently.
• Has experience in data management and analysis techniques.
• Possesses budget experience in relation to program management.
• Has experience leading initiatives and filling a supervisory capacity.
• Exhibits high-level communications skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
• Is knowledgeable in various research methodologies.
• Has experience evaluating and identifying program inefficiencies and finding suitable solutions.
• Possesses advanced analysis of Race & Social Justice framework and commitment to centering equity.

At Seattle Public Utilities, our job is to protect the area’s quality of life. We pledge to meet community and environmental needs by:

• Maintaining some of the nation’s best drinking water
• Preventing sewer backups, flooding, and landslides
• Helping Seattle residents and businesses be recycling leaders
• Protecting local waterways and the Sound from sewage overflows and polluted stormwater runoff.

We do this while always keeping in mind that we need to spend customers’ money wisely.
We are also making sure that as Seattle grows, it’s even better for future generations. A place where:

• Less garbage is shipped to the landfill.
• The drinking water is protected.
• Utility infrastructure is well-built and maintained.
• And where salmon thrive in healthy waterways.

Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation, and the environment. As an employer, the City of Seattle is a leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible.

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/

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