Stormwater Quality Specialist II — Field & Compliance

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a dedicated professional for the Surface Water Management team to identify incidents that could pollute stormwater systems and coordinate with regulatory bodies. The role emphasizes field inspections, data collection, and collaboration across departments to support NPDES permit implementation.

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting environmental data, performing field measurements, and maintaining field documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Inspections of stormwater facilities and field data collection required.
• Ability to interpret environmental data and perform field notes accurately.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist with complex on-site inspections of stormwater facilities.
• Refer and direct stakeholders on spill prevention and water quality matters.
• Calibrate and maintain field sampling equipment and document results.
• Perform water-level and water-quality measurements in field conditions.
• Produce sample labels and chain-of-custody reports for analyses.

Skills

Field inspections

Data collection

Water quality sampling

GIS mapping

Regulatory communication

Education

Two years of college or post-high school technical training

Tools

ArcGIS / GIS software

Field sampling equipment

Job description

Pierce County is seeking a dedicated professional for the Surface Water Management team to identify incidents that could pollute stormwater systems and coordinate with regulatory bodies. The role emphasizes field inspections, data collection, and collaboration across departments to support NPDES permit implementation.

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting environmental data, performing field measurements, and maintaining field documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and