Natural Resource Specialist III

Yakima County•Yakima, WA

4d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing contracts and consultants and conducting water resources related projects. Identifies, develops, writes scope of works, and accomplishes multi-objective water resources related projects. This is a CTP Bargaining Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Natural and Water Resources, or closely related field in water resources and three (3) years working in natural or water resources, civil engineering discipline or related field and specializing in the areas of hydraulics and hydrology or the equivalent education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.
WA State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested.
Successful completion of a general employment verification
Ability to facilitate, present and communicate information to groups

Nice To Haves

Work experience using Arc GIS and GPS, performing environmental management, research and data collection

Responsibilities

Manages contracts and consultants responsible for conducting multi-objective water resources related projects. Projects include: flood mapping, flood mitigation, stream restoration and fish and wildlife enhancement, flood risk reduction planning studies, flood response studies, field data collection studies.
Identifies, develops, and writes scope of works for multi-objective water resources projects. Attends and facilitates meetings and collaborates with water resource partners and stakeholders to fulfill tasks contained in the scope of works.
Manages programs and projects to collect field data needed for implementation of multi-objective water related projects and plans. Types of field data includes LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), Global Positioning System (GPS), survey data, velocity and stream flow, sediment, and hydraulic structures data. Trains and advises county staff in Quality Control/Quality Assurance for collecting, refining, analyzing, graphing, data rejection, and using specialty software in dealing with collected field data. Maintains data base to store these field data.
Performs or oversees GIS, HEC-RAS and AutoCAD work related to Water Resources Division projects. Tasks include: design drawings; preparing files for interface with hydrologic models; preliminary mapping in GIS; mapping of storm drainage components; mapping of stream inventory data. Work closely with County GIS Department on standards, methods, and final mapping and placement onto the County GIS.
Maintains interaction and communication with local, state, federal, and tribal entities. Seeks funding from federal and state agencies to support multi-objective water related projects. Drafts grant applications and project budget sheets.
Reviews, checks, designs, and monitors technical works of consultant and county staff for water related projects. Projects include: bridge hydraulics design, sediment transport, flooding problems, stormwater issues from development project, etc. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations such as County codes, National Flood Insurance Programs, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II in reviewing these projects. Provides advice and training to staff in areas related to hydraulics and hydrological modeling.
Participates in efforts to conduct water resources related planning studies. Plans include comprehensive flood management, flood response, etc. Interacts and coordinates with different entities that have stakes in the outcome of these planning efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.