To Apply

• Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile for this position.

• Open Continuous. Apply by midnight on July 12, 2024, to be considered in the first review of applications.

• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Timmie Maturan-Lee,

Environmental Services Supervisor, at 360.742.2620 or via email at tmaturan@ci.olympia.wa.us.

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable

accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is

needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Nicole Camus, Deputy Human Resources Director, at 360.753.8213 or ncamus@ci.olympia.wa.us.

For general application or position questions please contact the hiring supervisor or Human

Resources at humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Job Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the notification process to external regulating agencies (within required timeframes) when a discharge is causing or contributing to a violation of water quality standards in a receiving water.

• Lead coordinating meetings with, and soliciting input from, interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders for review and update to the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).

• Develop and implement schedules for required actions (reporting, best management practice implementation, monitoring and assessments, etc.) under the Phase II MS4 Permit.

• Participate in Agency and external partnership meetings to gather, track, maintain and use information to evaluate SWMP development, implementation and prioritization.

• Coordinate with Senior Outreach Program Specialist to develop outreach, educational and training activities for varying target audiences, to meet requirements under the Phase II MS4 Permit.

• Document, track and maintain records of activities conducted to meet requirements under the Phase II MS4 Permit in accordance with record retention protocol.

• Advise on practices, policies and procedures to reduce stormwater impacts associated with Operations & Maintenance and other interdepartmental activities.

• Advise and assist with implementing ongoing training programs for permittee employees whose primary construction, operations or maintenance job functions may impact stormwater quality.

• Lead for updating Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).

• Gather data and ensure accuracy of information, complete and submit annual report for the Phase II MS4 Permit.

• Advise on appropriate actions to stop or correct conditions of non-compliance.

• Provide support and technical expertise for updating and informing decisions related to updates to interdepartmental plans, such as the comprehensive plan, the capital facilities plan, and Storm and Surface Water Management Plan.

• Research, write and administer requirements of available grants and alternative funding sources.

• Coordinate the monitoring, assessment and reporting for compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements.

Typical Qualifications:

• Knowledge of planning principles, practices, regulations and techniques as related to land use, environmental impact, transportation, and general infrastructure or utility.

• Knowledge of local government and political decision-making processes related to planning issues.

• Knowledge of specialized areas of planning such as community development or environmental planning is preferred.

• Skilled in working with various stakeholders to achieve a solution to a project or proposal.

• Skilled in preparing support documentation or visual presentations which clearly, precisely and concisely illustrate planning recommendations.

• Skilled in working in a team discipline.

• Ability to develop and write plans based on an analysis of data and ongoing citizen and staff input.

• Skilled in project management software and time management strategies.

• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Education/Experience:

• Four-year degree in Urban Planning, Environmental/Natural Resources Planning, Land Use and Code Enforcement, Comprehensive/Long-Range planning or closely related field and three years related experience required.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

• Additional education and/or experience in water quality and/or stormwater management preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.