Environmental Conservation Coordinator

Environmental Conservation Coordinator Skip to main content#Environmental Conservation Coordinator page is loaded## Environmental Conservation Coordinator Apply locations:
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July 22, 2026 (24 days left to apply) job requisition :
R2135

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!
** The City of Kent is seeking a knowledgeable and self‐motivated Environmental Conservation Coordinator to help advance our stormwater quality, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance efforts. In this impactful role, you will plan, develop, and implement a wide range of environmental programs that support clean water initiatives, City codes and standards, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
**** Working both independently and collaboratively with our Environmental Water Quality team, you’ll lead programs related to stormwater planning, pollution prevention, public education and outreach, behavioral change campaigns, system mapping, and water quality monitoring. You’ll also work across departments to support stormwater management for existing and future development, provide technical guidance to City staff, respond to public inquiries, and contribute to environmental policy and program recommendations.
**** The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, along with four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in environmental science. If you’re a detail‐oriented environmental professional who enjoys problem solving, data analysis, education, and hands‐on fieldwork, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in our community.
**** This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply at this time.
***** Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at  and we will do our best to assist you.  
***** The selection process for this position will include at least one panel interview. A short writing exercise will be given to candidates at the time of the initial interviews. The date for interviews has not been established.
**** Applications will be accepted through July 21st.
**** SALARY:****$8,417.00- $10,249.00 per month, depending on experience
**** For a listing of benefits, please use the following link:*
* ** Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)
**** GENERAL PURPOSE****:
** Under the supervision of the Environmental Water Quality Supervisor, and direction of the Environmental Conservation Analyst, plan, develop, implement, and coordinate environmental programs to improve stormwater quality, support compliance with City Codes and Standards, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit requirements.

Work is characterized by performing independent, routine, and sometimes specialized technical duties requiring the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for such decisions.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing Stormwater program plans and priorities related to Stormwater Planning, Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement and Participation, Stormwater System Mapping and Documentation, Maintenance of Stormwater Systems and Stormwater Management for Existing and Proposed Development.

Work is performed under limited supervision. The supervisor sets the overall objectives and determines resources available. The incumbent and Analyst work together with the Supervisor to develop the program plans, projects, and work to be completed. The incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignments, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets…