Stewardship Supervisor (Planner 4)

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Planning and Public Works (PPW) is hiring a supervisor in its Sustainability Division. The Office of Resilience and Climate Action oversees the County’s sustainability, natural resources, and environmental education efforts. The Stewardship Supervisor will lead implementation of the Land Conservation Plan, which calls for conserving 100,000 acres by 2044, supervise the Stewardship Team working on forest, fish, and agriculture policy issues, and run the County’s Conservation Futures program. The office is committed to implementing the Sustainability 2030 Plan to help make Pierce County more equitable and healthier.

The position works across department divisions, County departments, agencies, and stakeholders on matters including growth management, affordable housing, environmental impacts, land conservation, climate change, and social and health needs. The role supports planning activities through problem-solving and innovative solutions and contributes to foundational policy documents that guide County programs and plans over time. The position may request a hybrid telework schedule, with the expectation of coming into the office when needed; the in-person schedule is determined with the supervisor.

Pierce County provides regular supervisor meetings during training to discuss expectations and goals and introduce current policies, procedures, technology/software, and County Code. Professional development is available throughout an employee’s career. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. A background check is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of local, county, or state planning work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
• Authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Skill in data collection and analysis.
• Skill in public outreach and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work assignments for an assigned work unit to meet timelines and comply with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate plan development with others across departments and organizations.
• Participate in and supervise the preparation and presentation of reports and information to County officials, departments, external entities, and the general public on planning functions and related areas.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop and establish performance measures and standards.
• Oversee development, preparation, and presentation of department staff reports, including draft policies and regulations.
• Provide leadership over assigned projects and programs.
• Lead implementation of the Land Conservation Plan, including its goal of conserving 100,000 acres by 2044.
• Supervise members of the Stewardship Team working on forest, fish, and agriculture policy issues.
• Run the County’s Conservation Futures program.
• Work with divisions, County departments, agencies, and stakeholders on planning issues including growth management, affordable housing, environmental impacts, land conservation, climate change, and social and health needs.

Benefits

• Professional development throughout an employee’s career.
• Potential hybrid telework schedule, with in-office work as needed and an in-person schedule coordinated with the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager