Interim Temp or Out-of-Class (OOC) Stormwater Engagement Specialist (P&D Spec, Sr-BU)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) opportunity for a professional to join the Environmental Stewardship and Compliance Division, as an OOC Senior Planning and Development Specialist to lead SPU's stormwater engagement work and community outreach efforts. This team is responsible for implementing a community-centered approach to engaging the public in storm drain care behaviors which protect and improve water quality and reduce flooding. This includes implementing programs that center the needs of those most impacted, particularly youth, communities of color, low-income, immigrant, and refugee communities. This Temporary (external)/OOC (internal) opportunity is expected to last approximately 6-12 months. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. External candidates are [initially] non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits. 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 1.6 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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a related field
If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required

Nice To Haves

Understanding of urban stormwater systems
Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills
Experience developing and implementing communication plans
Ability to convey complex technical information in engaging and easy to understand ways.
Community outreach and engagement experience, including working with vulnerable communities
Experience in community based social marketing or other behavior change models
Desire to work in a public-facing role

Responsibilities

Building and implementing behavior change campaigns designed to shift public actions to protect water quality
Setting goals, tracking metrics, and evaluating success of the stormwater public engagement program
Identifying focus audiences and shaping campaigns to reach them
Developing communications and project plans to outline campaign work
Oversee budget spending
Ensuring regulatory requirements are met