Project Specialist II (Parks & Recreation)

Snohomish County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County is seeking a qualified professional to plan, develop and implement a variety of environmental and regulatory projects. The role involves leading projects, coordinating with technical staff, and ensuring compliance with laws and grant requirements.

The position also handles procurement, grant proposals, stakeholder engagement and presentations, with opportunities to support multiple program areas through planning and reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences/studies, natural resource management, public administration, or related field
• One year experience in work specific to job requirements; master's may substitute for one year
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience
• Must pass job-related tests
• Knowledge of program and project management principles and practices
• Ability to gather, evaluate and document technical data
• Read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing duties

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements projects; identifies information required, collects data and prepares analysis and proposals.
• Assumes lead role for one large project or multiple small projects; coordinates with technical staff and directs others; ensures compliance with laws and grant requirements.
• Prepares bids, proposals and contracts; monitors contractors and consultants; approves work and billings; prepares status reports.
• Prepares grant proposals and monitors grant award contracts; coordinates grant-funded subcontractors.
• Represents staff on groups, solicits support for programs, coordinates group policies and reports; arranges presentations and minutes.
• Gives presentations to Snohomish County groups; attends meetings and prepares materials and reports.
• Supports environmental, infrastructure, or regulatory programs including planning, reporting, strategy and stakeholder coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences/studies or related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year experience

Job description

• Plans, develops and implements projects; identifies information required, chooses data collection methods and collects data; develops program options; prepares analysis, proposals and cost estimates; solicits departmental, stakeholder and public involvement and input.
• Assumes lead role for one large project and/or multiple small projects as assigned; coordinates with technical staff in the planning and implementation of projects; directs the work of other staff as assigned; ensures that completed work complies with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and grant requirements.
• Prepares bids, requests for proposals and contracts; monitors the performance of various contractors, consultants and inter-local agreements; approves work in progress and on completion; approves billings for services received; prepares status reports as required.
• Prepares, submits and manages various grant proposals; drafts and monitors grant award contracts; coordinates and monitors work completed by grant funded subcontractors; administers non-accounting aspects of minor grants.
• Serves as staff representative on various interest groups; solicits support for programs from key individuals and groups; supports local groups in establishing programs; determines needs and provides promotional materials; arranges for presentations by other staff and agencies; delegates tasks and work assignments; takes minutes; coordinates the development of group policies, documents and reports.
• Gives presentations to various groups in Snohomish County; attends meetings and participates in or leads discussions; assists in preparation of presentation materials; prepares reports.
• When assigned to a specialized program area, provides support and guidance to environmental, infrastructure, or regulatory programs, including project facilitation, planning and reporting, implementation strategy, policy analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences/studies, natural resource management, public administration, or a related field; AND, one (1) year experience in work specific to the requirements of the job; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Must pass job related tests.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• the principles and practices related to program and project areas;
• research and data collection techniques;
• current literature, trends, regulations and developments in the assigned field;
• applicable processes and best practices relevant to program objectives; project management principles and practices;
• if assigned to field-based programs, have the ability walk over uneven terrain and carry field equipment (up to 30 lbs.)
• the use of personal computers.

Ability to:

• gather, evaluate and document technical data;
• independently prepare and implement comprehensive programs and projects, including time, strategy, resource and performance management;
• read, interpret and apply legal documents and descriptions;
• synthesize research results and use these results as a basis for recommendations;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, peers, stakeholders, associates and the general public;
• read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing assigned duties;
• make effective group presentations;
• communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds;
• manage contracts and oversee contractors;
• work with computers.

SUPERVISION

Employees in this class receive direction from a designated lead staff or administrative superior. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed primarily in an office environment. Depending on the assigned program area, work may also be conducted at various locations throughout the county, including community facilities, public venues, and field sites. Specific working conditions vary by assignment and may include outdoor environments, exposure to varying weather conditions, and physical demands such as walking over uneven terrain.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.