RV Wastewater Program Coordinator (Planning & Development Specialist, Sr)

Position Description An online application including cover letter and response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader in public hygiene and sanitation to direct the City’s RV Wastewater Program within the Drainage & Wastewater Source Control and Pollution Prevention Division. The RV Wastewater Program prevents the spill of sewage from vehicle based homeless encampments with a goal to protect water quality and promote public health and sanitation through the provision of wastewater collection services. If you are a responsible program coordinator, with a strong background in planning, organizing, and directing field utility operations and communicating with diverse stakeholders, then this may be a great opportunity for you. The RV Wastewater Program Coordinator works with both public and non-profit partners to run, evaluate and adapt the RV Wastewater Program to dynamic trends in unsheltered homelessness and in coordination with other City efforts supporting this community. The work is primarily accomplished through active field services and outreach targeting the RV dwelling unsheltered community, building rapport and providing services to those in need. In addition to directing contractors pumping wastewater and performing outreach to target clientele, significant office work is required to excel including grant and budget management, report writing, public presentation and program development and innovation. This program exists within the other Source Control and Pollution Prevention efforts and a successful candidate will have expertise in water quality protection efforts and be able to integrate their work into the broader framework of pollution prevention. About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the: SPU Website SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) Strategic Business Plan SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities. Why join us? We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including: Family-friendly and multicultural work environment Generous benefits package Free Orca Pass City pension plan with employer/employee contributions Growth potential and advancement opportunities Job Responsibilities Administer and Innovate the City’s RV Wastewater Program: Oversee required elements of program grants or other funding sources. Examples include writing reports or updates, data collection, analysis or reporting, piloting potential program enhancements, or planning future program needs and budgets. Review contractor invoices and assess their performance. Development of future contracts scope of work or criteria. Provide high quality presentations to both internal and external stakeholders on program development and effectiveness. Coordinate with and provide expertise and direction to other SPU or City efforts targeting unhoused populations. Examples include the Unified Care Team, Drinking Water for Unhoused Residents Pilot, SPU’s Clean Cities Program, Vehicle Assistance Program, and RV Remediation Program. Proactively identify and initiate pilot efforts which provide services to target populations to improve public wellbeing and community heath and fulfill SPU’s missions related to water quality and environmental justice. Fieldwork: Lead RV Wastewater Program Field Operations Direct septic hauler contractors performing wastewater pumping. Field reconnaissance and mapping of RV locations. Ensuring that all field work is done safely and carefully to prevent accidents, injuries and discharges or spills of waste. Collection of program data including client surveys, RV locations and maps, and program effectiveness data. Oversight of volunteer partners in the field. Relationships and Communications: Maintaining excellent relationships with supporting volunteer non-profit Saint Vincent DePaul and other volunteer partners. Actively build trust and rapport with target clientele through provision of respectful and diligent service. Represent the program and SPU to the public and to external stakeholders in both spontaneous encounters and public forums with decorum, patience, calm, and respect. Participate in Source Control Pollution Prevention Activities: Serve as a member of the Spill Response Team including serving in standby and overtime capacity to respond to spills and environmental emergencies. Participate in team meetings, culture building, training, and collaboration on other pollution prevention activities. Perform computing functions with software e.g., Dynamics CRM, Resco, and Microsoft Excel. 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. Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development activities. Education: A bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or related field (or a combination of education and/or experience and/or training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). Education and Experience Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements. License: At the time of appointment must hold a valid Washington State Driver License. A Flagger Certificate and 40-hour HAZWOPER training certificate are required of the position, but an otherwise well qualified candidate may obtain these certificates post-hire. Work environment: Site visits in areas populated by people experiencing homelessness. Working along the right of way and within traffic. Working hands on and directly with contractors to pump out RV Wastewater holding tanks. Work is split between time in an office environment and site visitations. Frequently outdoors in all weather conditions and in adverse terrain. Schedule to include occasional weekends and evening obligations. Field work may involve working with hazardous materials, waste, or sewage. The ideal candidate may possess: Excellent communication skills across multiple channels dealing with customers of varying levels of understanding on subject matters. Experience in a lead capacity on projects of relative capacity. Expertise in communication and advocating with local policymakers. Experience developing and managing budgets and implementing grants. Outreach implementation, marketing, and customer education experience in related fields. Additional Information Application Requirement (s): A full City of Seattle online application Cover letter addressing your knowledge and experience, related to this position. *An incomplete Application Package will not be considered* If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to acquire a Full Washington Drivers Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested. Background Check: This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position. The full salary range for this position is $52.20 - $ 60.83 per hour. Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you have any questions, please contact Uma Suseelan at Uma.Suseelan@seattle.gov Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/ The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.