Water Resources Specialist - Water Concentration

General Statement of Duties/Supervision

Join the Water Resources Team! This critical position will help implement City programs such as Wellhead Protection, Water Quality, Water Conservation, and monitor and track essential data relative to both the Drinking Water and Sanitary Sewer utilities. This position collaborates with regional partners and stakeholders on regional water resource issues, works with our customers to promote water conservation and protect water quality, and supports the Water Resources & Sustainability Department to meet the water needs of our growing community.

1. Develops, implements and promotes water resources programs, such as water conservation, water quality compliance and wellhead protection.

2. Performs planning and policy development in support of water resources programs.

3. Coordinates with local jurisdictions to implement regional water resource programs.

4. Provides technical guidance to Water Resources team and Department Director related to water quality, water production and consumption, and water well installation, maintenance, and replacement.

5. Provides support for water right processing and management.

6. Assists with emergency response, code enforcement, nuisance abatement and record keeping.

7. Coordinates and assists with utility compliance under state and federal laws.

8. Coordinates, conducts, documents and reports on field activities, including water quality monitoring and inspection of public and private facilities.

9. Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures and newsletters, and other documents related to water resource subjects.

10. Provide technical expertise internally and externally for water resource programs, including serving as a liaison to other departments to perform project reviews, coordinate field inspections, and provide guidance in the interpretation and application of local, state and federal regulations.

11. Prepares grant applications, manages grant-funded projects and prepares reports to state and federal agencies.

12. Responds to public requests and concerns for water-related issues, and provides technical assistance for management and maintenance of public drinking water production and treatment facilities.

13. Provide support for city-managed lake management district(s) and capital facility projects.

14. Prepares informative materials and assists in the coordination of public education and outreach related to water.

15. Coordinates mapping of water resources infrastructure with City's GIS Coordinator.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Thorough knowledge of water management principles, practices and programs.

2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Access databases, asset management and GIS systems.

3. Ability to use and understand terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of water resources management.

4. Knowledge of storm, water and wastewater programs, water rights, wellhead protection, water conservation, hydrology, and water quality.

5. Considerable knowledge in specialty area of stormwater or drinking water system management, treatment, methods and materials.

6. Familiar with applicable City, State and Federal drinking water or stormwater regulations.

7. Knowledge of the principles and practices of drinking water systems design and construction, including well development and treatment alternatives.

8. Knowledge of Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (for stormwater) or similar water system planning requirements.

9. Ability to prepare samples and evaluate water quality results and result trends; and maintain databases.

10. Ability to understand plot plans, plats, specifications, site maps, aerial photos, and topographical maps.

11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; follow oral and written instructions.

12. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, read and interpret regulations and city codes. Ability to work in an open office space.

13. For Stormwater specialty, ability to use tact and diplomacy under stressful situations associated with enforcement of the City's NPDES Permit.Minimum

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (preferred) with an emphasis in environmental, ecological or watershed science, engineering or related fields, or any equivalent combination of experience and training and three years of relevant experience in drinking water, wastewater, stormwater or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous public sector experience developing and implementing water-related policies and monitoring compliance with regulations is desired.

Training/Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License is required. 

Other information (if any) specific to this position

Contacts: Other city staff and supervisors, the public, advisory/citizen groups, City Council, elected officials, contractors, vendors/manufacturers, and the media. The incumbent will have daily contact with assigned staff for the purpose of supervision, direction, work coordination, and information sharing/gathering.

Supervision: Supervision is provided by the Water Resources and Sustainability Director through general review and evaluation of work results and products. The Water Resource Specialist is responsible for independent analysis of water policy issues.

Accountability: The Water Resources Specialist is accountable for the successful completion of the assigned projects and tasks.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require regular attendance and frequently work in both the office (remotely) and field in various weather conditions. Normal working conditions include repeated long periods of sitting at a desk working at a computer, driving between work sites, mobility at work sites conducting inspections and using analytical equipment, working above ground, below ground and in enclosed spaces, occasional lifting of objects up to 20 lbs., and being subject to frequent distractions, noises, odors and interruptions.

Physical Requirements: Work is often performed in an office and field setting. Specific physical requirements and typical working conditions for this position are on file in the Administrative Services Department.

The City of Tumwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), committed to a diverse workforce. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.