Job Information
Yakima County R2571 Natural Resources Specialist I in Yakima, Washington
Classification: Natural Resources Specialist I
Job Req: R2571
Department: Public Services
Hours/Week: 40
Union: Public Services CTP
Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.10 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, C44/C51 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $31.62 - $33.56 (CTP Pay Plan, C44/C51 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Open Date: 03/12/2025
Close Date: 04/09/2025
Weekly Review dates: 3/17/25, 3/24/25, 3/31/25,3/7/25 Note: if qualified candidate is found before closing, posting will close before April 9, 2025 closing date.
Overview:
There is one Natural Resources Specialist I opening with the Yakima County Public Services, Water Resources Division. This position is responsible for establishing external partnerships, technical leadership, direction and focus in the field of surface and ground water management for the Division and in the best interest of the County.
Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Note: This position is a Yakima County Public Services Department Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
Carry out storm water, floodplain, and water resource related management project, program and plan components. Ensure required plan elements and permits are considered in planning processes, track and prepare reports on implementation actions and success. Examples include permitting, construction oversight, re-vegetation, utility coordination, or remediation.
Use GIS, HEC-RAS or field study to research and analyze groundwater, storm water and floodplain issues; write reports based on research; provide recommendations to other staff and management consistent with goals & policies.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community, regional, and state contacts. Coordinate efforts between numerous committees, agencies, staff and volunteers; reviews legislation and planning guidance; provides communication of new laws, information and new programs related to storm water and flood awareness. Provide staff reports to supervisors, advisory boards and committees.
Prepare scopes of work, negotiate inter local agreements, contracts, or track small works or non-engineering (professional services) contracts and budgets.
Research funding sources; writes grants and proposals, determines needs and administers grants and/or funds raised. Prepares, negotiates and tracks contracts and budgets.
Perform other duties as assigned
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Education and Experience:
Associate degree or two-year technical certificate: Type of degree/certificate: Environmental Sciences or Engineering And 4 years of experience working with local, state, federal government natural resource permitting, planning or management or the equivalent education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.
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Required:
- WA State Driver's License or ability to obtain one and proof of insurance, if requested.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and GIS.
- Successful completion of a general employment verification
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