Sewer and Water Utilities Senior Planner – Long range planning and agreement lead Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Government

This position is currently primarily remote, with the option to work in the office. In person attendance at required at least one day per week. Occasional travel to various work sites, businesses, and meeting locations is also expected.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

As our Senior Utility Planner focused on long range planning and agreements, you will have a wonderful opportunity to lead the development of long range plans, prepare agreements and support the division’s legislative updates. You will also be able to continue honing your understanding of utility operations and management, while coordinating with the others to help plan for long term sustainability of the Utilities.

Why

It's a Great Department:

Planning and Public Works (PPW) stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer and water systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works rcecountywa.gov/ppw.

How to be Successful in the Role:

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who can effectively advocate for the Sewer and Water Division through the development of plans and agreements. Someone who is a lifelong learner and highly motivated to dig deep and understand the "why" behind the given topic and ensure that the utility is taking the appropriate next steps. We need you to reach out to and establish strong working relationships with County staff, local jurisdictions, and stakeholder groups.

The successful candidate will have experience in long range utility planning, legal agreements and code updates and associated briefings and technical memorandums.

Your Future in this Role:

You will have an opportunity to work alongside a team of talented engineers, planners, and community leaders to support comprehensive sewer planning and sustainability, problem solve and look for efficiencies and strategies to provide improved public service in Pierce County. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Planning and Public Works Department and Pierce County.

Core

Daily Responsibilities:

Serve as subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs.
Interpret local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines as they relate to assigned responsibilities and stay abreast of various legislative changes.
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 planning functions and other related areas.
Develop, and prepare planning documents including drafting code amendments, regulations, policies and procedures.
Represent the Department at internal and external meetings.
Perform research, prepare special studies, write reports, collect and analyze various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range of planning functions.
Work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
Prepare, submit and obtain grants.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
Three years of related planning work

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of experience in utility, local, county, or state…