Sustainability Planning Supervisor — Hybrid Leader

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works department is seeking a supervisory-level candidate for the Sustainability Division. The role focuses on leading the Land Conservation Plan implementation and managing the Conservation Futures program, supervising a Stewardship Team handling forest, fish, and agriculture policy issues.

You will collaborate across divisions and with stakeholders to address growth management, environmental impacts, and climate-related goals, while leveraging data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.
• Four years of local, county, or state planning work.
• One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work assignments for an assigned work unit to assure adherence to prescribed timelines and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
• Participate in and supervise the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Public outreach

Facilitation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Job description

Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works department is seeking a supervisory-level candidate for the Sustainability Division. The role focuses on leading the Land Conservation Plan implementation and managing the Conservation Futures program, supervising a Stewardship Team handling forest, fish, and agriculture policy issues.

You will collaborate across divisions and with stakeholders to address growth management, environmental impacts, and climate-related goals, while leveraging data