NOTE: This is an internal promotional opportunity for current Skagit County employees

This full-time position works in the Stormwater Management Program and assists in the implementation of the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit. Work includes stormwater facility inspections, illicit discharge detection and elimination, spill response, public education and outreach, mapping, serving on interdisciplinary teams, and record maintenance. This position may also assist in reviewing and updating stormwater management plans and county code. Work is performed using independent judgment under the direction of the County’s Stormwater Coordinator.

This position may also provide technical and field support for Water Quality, Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC), Noxious Weeds, Surface Water, and Habitat Restoration programs within the Natural Resources Division of Skagit County Public Works.

• Salary upon hire is in accordance with Skagit County promotion policy.
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps (top step $40.66/hr.). The Natural Resources Technician (Stormwater) is range 14 of the AFSCME Public Works salary schedule.

Assist in fulfilling requirements of the NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements related to Public Education and Outreach, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Runoff Control, and Operations and Maintenance.

Responds to reports of pollutant spills/discharges and performs initial identification, source tracking, documentation, notification, and coordination of proper clean up.

Conducts annual inspections of existing stormwater facilities and coordinates with the responsible parties to ensure that maintenance is performed.

Performs NPDES Permit required IDDE screening of Skagit County’s stormwater infrastructure.

Performs NPDES Permit required mapping and documentation of County stormwater infrastructure.

Edits, updates and maintains a variety of database programs.

Assists in technical work related to meeting the goals of County programs, including report preparation, synthesizing data sets, coordinating surveys, and summarizing existing programs.

Drafts, executes, and manages contracts and Interlocal Agreements following applicable procurement guidelines.

Conducts research and analysis necessary to prepare reports and give presentations for colleagues, citizen advisory committees, the Board of County Commissioners, external agencies, and the general public.

Prepares grant applications according to ranking criteria, presents grant applications to potential funding agencies, and performs ongoing grant management.

Coordinates and facilitates internal and external meetings, including logistics and producing meeting summaries.

Facilitates public and advisory group meetings and provides a communication link to advisory committee members.

Ensures interdepartmental coordination as it relates to meeting the requirements of the NPDES Permit.

Assists in the solicitation of bids and preparation of contracts, as applicable for conducting specified work.

Supervisory: None.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Responds to the Department of Emergency Management for assignment under the County's Incident Command System as during emergency events.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Geography, Natural Resource Management, Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience in natural resources management; OR
• Any combination that provides a total of four (4) years of training to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.
• Previous experience in local government preferred.

• Database management
• National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System Permits
• General hydrology and watershed science
• Surface Water Management issues and techniques
• Clean Water Act
• Washington State Water Quality Standards
• Research methods
• Microsoft Office

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Meet with concerned citizens and groups regarding drainage and stormwater concerns
• Coordinate with Engineering, Road Operations, and co-workers to find creative solutions to problems
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, elected officials, and the general public
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive technical reports
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Use a range of software programs to accomplish technical aspects of the position
• Work occasional long hours in the field during inclement weather and with challenging terrain
• Interpret complex grants, maps, applications, and other public plans
• Deal tactfully and courteously with customers, both internal and external

SELECTION PROCESS:
Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1380.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.