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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an opening for a\u00a0Clean City Senior Planning & Development Specialist (Plng&Dev Spec, Sr)<\/strong>\u00a0in 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n About Seattle Public Utilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n SPU commits to\u00a0Our City Values<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Race and Social Justice<\/a>\u00a0as 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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n Education:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, business administration, finance, or related field.<\/p>\n Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n Experience\/Education Equivalency:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n License, Certification and Other Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ideal Candidate:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Understands contracts, contract governance, contractual language and the contract lifecycle. At Seattle Public Utilities, our job is to protect the area’s quality of life. We pledge to meet community and environmental needs by:<\/p>\n We do this while always keeping in mind that we need to spend customers’ money wisely. 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.<\/p>\n \nLearn more about\u00a0Seattle Public Utilities<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0our web page www.seattle.gov\/util\/<\/a><\/p>\n Telework Expectation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n\u2022 Has experience planning and implementing comprehensive programs and policies.
\n\u2022 Has experience working with diverse populations including the ability to problem-solve and build consensus with divergent groups.
\n\u2022 Possesses sound judgment in selecting the appropriate planning methods and procedures to complete assigned projects successfully and efficiently.
\n\u2022 Has experience in data management and analysis techniques.
\n\u2022 Possesses budget experience in relation to program management.
\n\u2022 Has experience leading initiatives and filling a supervisory capacity.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 Is knowledgeable in various research methodologies.
\n\u2022 Has experience evaluating and identifying program inefficiencies and finding suitable solutions.
\n\u2022 Possesses advanced analysis of Race & Social Justice framework and commitment to centering equity.<\/dd>\n\n
\nWe are also making sure that as Seattle grows, it’s even better for future generations. A place where:<\/p>\n\n
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