CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a skilled Environmental Program Coordinator to join our dedicated team in environmental program management. If you are selected for this position, you will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the development, implementation, and administration of environmental utilization programs with countywide impact. The Environmental Program Coordinator will lead development and maintenance of environmental data tracking systems for biosolids quality, water reuse, and energy distribution to support regulatory reporting, internal decision making, and customer transparency. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will apply their considerable knowledge of relevant environmental protection laws and regulations, and support compliance with environmental requirements from federal and state authorities. This position regularly engages internal and external clients, stakeholders, and County staff, with responsibilities in coordination, planning, decision-making, and leading work.
Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We’re on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• At least one (1) year of experience planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities involved in environmental programs
• Experience organizing and managing data and records
• Experience preparing clear, concise written reports and correspondence
• Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders, such as officials, industrial users, the public, and/or consultants
• Experience providing excellent customer service and answering customer questions and/or complaints

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical, biological, and/or ecological sciences or related field of study
• At least one (1) year of lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, and standard and custom databases
• Experience writing compliance reports for state or other regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated experience delivering educational programs, working with and interacting with the public
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and clearly present information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County’s driving policy.
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

· SERVICE · PROFESSIONALISM · INTEGRITY · RESPECT · INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY · TRUST

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
Clackamas County Core Values

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead development and maintenance of environmental data tracking systems for biosolids quality water reuse and energy distribution to support regulatory reporting, internal decision-making, and customer transparency, in alignment with Clackamas County’s resource recovery and climate goals.
• Develop and recommend program policies, design, priorities, and operational and administrative procedures. Plan, organize, and implement work activities to meet established program goals and objectives within an assigned area. Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and implement work plans with assigned professional and technical staff performing pretreatment, stormwater, and reuse program activities. Analyze and resolve work problems. Coordinate operations with other staff and personnel within and outside of the district.
• Review, research, and report on federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, compliance orders and court decisions relating to environmental protection issues. Recommend policy and procedure changes to comply with environmental regulations. Review and evaluate the impact of federal and state standards and requirements on department operations and activities. Work with representatives of regulatory agencies to resolve technical and compliance issues and to explain program activities and objectives. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and regulations.
• Evaluate consultant proposals and qualifications and recommend selection. Participate in developing program partnerships with external agencies and organizations. Conduct research and stakeholder outreach to explore new market opportunities for biosolids and recycled water by identifying contacts, assessing feasibility, and supporting strategic expansion initiatives. Maintain contracts with landfills for alternate disposal options.
• Respond to and resolve agency concerns with environmental and safety practices. Maintains accurate records and assist in preparing regulatory compliance reports. Maintains program and regulatory databases. Lead the implementation of compliance oversight and environmental management systems. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the production and refinement of key planning and technical documents, including the annual Biosolids Report and Water Recycling Report by analyzing data, updating charts and language for management plans, and ensuring compliance with environmental requirements.
• Serve as project team member across biosolids applications in agriculture, and transportation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring timely completion of project deliverables in support of division priorities.
• Serve as internal coordinator on pollution prevention, environmental monitoring, climate mitigation, and/or energy conservation projects. Solicit and coordinate external technical support from financial or regulatory entities. Research, coordinate, and implement environmental compliance or energy projects.