Why It’s a Great Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity to use your leadership skills, experience and knowledge of Sustainability to help Pierce County implement the Sustainability 2030 Plan as one of the leaders of Pierce County’s Sustainability programs. This position will be instrumental in the implementation, developing and providing program leadership for various Sustainability and Solid Waste Plans for Pierce County. The Sustainability Program Lead (Planner 3) will provide advanced professional planning work in the area of sustainability. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of functions including design, review, and implementation of sustainability projects.

Why It’s a Great Department: The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers.  This is a department that is customer service oriented, with a wide scope of work and a supportive management team. The department values training and peer mentorship, and continuous professional development.

https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/95476/Proposed-2030-Greenhouse-Gas-Reduction-Plan

How to be Successful in the Role:

You’ll need to bring it! Bring your passion for Sustainability and your desire to help make Pierce County a great community to live now and into the future.  Success in this role will initially be measured by your ability to help develop and implement a Sustainability plan for Pierce County. Your knowledge of sustainability practices and your ability to work with local, regional, and national partners as we seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be key.  You will lead a team of sustainability professional work to implementing sustainability priorities.  You will be looked upon as the County’s sustainability liaison , and your ability to develop implementation strategies, research, develop plans, and communicate in writing and verbally will aide in your long-term success.  Come be a champion for implementing sustainability practices across the County.  

Core Daily Responsibilities:
 

• Integrate sustainability into County plans, programs, policies and performance measures.
• Work cross departmentally as well as with local, regional, and national partners to develop strategies and initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Provide guidance and analysis to co-workers and community members on sustainability priorities.
• Lead implementation of County sustainability plan.
• Provides awareness of proposed sustainability standards, trends and technologies.
• Manage program development and implementation
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned Sustainability projects and programs.
• Provides consultation to County departments on sustainability matters.
• Implement countywide, departmental, and division level sustainability actions.
• Serve as the County’s sustainability liaison with public, private sector, and sustainability networks.
• Develop, and prepare policies including drafting code amendments, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpret local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines as they relate to sustainability and stay abreast of various legislative changes.
• Communicate and engage with the public; deliver presentations.
• Lead departmental assessments and programs, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data to improve operations, efficiency and cost, incorporating sustainability elements.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise, and training to staff.
• Work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
• Coordinate teams across multiple departments to advance proposals relating to sustainability projects.
• Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the general public regarding a wide range of sustainability functions and other related areas.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of program and project budget.
• Assign work to a specific work unit and ensure tasks are completed correctly and timely.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.

Recruiting Requirements:

PREFERRED RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy or Sustainability or related field; and, three years of related sustainability work OR any equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training. Experience in local, county, or state sustainability work is desired.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of all required background checks may be required prior to employment. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application.
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 you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form 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 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.   Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

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.

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 to live, work, and raise a family.