Stormwater Quality & Compliance Specialist

Pierce-County-Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County's Surface Water Management team seeks a field-focused specialist to identify and respond to activities that could discharge pollutants into stormwater systems. You will support Phase I NPDES permit implementation and work with diverse partners to protect streams, lakes, and Puget Sound in Tacoma and beyond.

You'll interpret environmental data, conduct inspections, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with agencies and the public.

Qualifications

• One or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Two years of college or post-high school technical training.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist with on-site inspections of stormwater facilities to verify operation and BMP implementation.
• Direct citizens and agencies on spill prevention and water quality, and respond to routine inquiries.
• Calibrate and maintain field sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Measure water levels in surface and groundwater monitoring wells.
• Take field measurements: temperature, conductivity, pH, turbidity, DO.
• Perform QA/QC and chain-of-custody processing for samples.
• Collect routine water quality samples and prepare labels and chain-of-custody reports.

Education

Two years of college or post-high school technical training

Job description

Pierce County's Surface Water Management team seeks a field-focused specialist to identify and respond to activities that could discharge pollutants into stormwater systems. You will support Phase I NPDES permit implementation and work with diverse partners to protect streams, lakes, and Puget Sound in Tacoma and beyond.

You'll interpret environmental data, conduct inspections, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with agencies and the public.