The salary range for this position is $66,108.00 - $ 87,936.00 annually. Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for an Environmental Coordinator to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will have experience managing and providing oversight on environmental issues related to public construction and maintenance project activities. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory requirements as well as be able to advise on procedures to mitigate the environmental impact of projects. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Completes applications for environmental permits for construction projects and responds to questions or changes requested by permitting agencies. * Prepares SEPA checklists and compiles environmental assessments. * Identifies wetlands areas impacted by construction projects and prepares mitigation plans and plant enhancement plans. Conducts on-going monitoring of construction sites as required by various permit processes and prepares written reports required by regulatory agencies. * Identifies construction sites that are in noncompliance of mitigation requirements. Advises staff on re-vegetation and mitigation of sites to conform with requirements. Works with the outside agencies who are monitoring mitigation impacts. * Prepares applications for grant funding for environmentally related projects and assists in program development for grant funded projects. * May be assigned to act as project lead for special projects, such as salmon enhancement projects, which require coordination of work efforts with other County departments or outside agencies. To view the full job classification, click here: Environmental Coordinator Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs, such as clearing roads during a snow and ice event. Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide quality public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks. Our Core Values: * Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes. * Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality. * Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results. * Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety. * Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end. Mission - to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community. Inclusion, Equity and Diversity: Thurston County Public Works values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. To us, inclusion means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage. What we offer our employees: * Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle. * Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Benefits 2024 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans website for more information. * Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid holidays. * Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences. * Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working. * Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. * Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Why you'll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Biology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related area. * One year of professional level environmental review experience which includes responsibility for performing site inspections and giving information and assistance to the public. * Ability to utilize the personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, information retrieval and tracking. * A valid Washington State Driver's License. Desired Skills: * Knowledge of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), shoreline requirements and environmental laws. * Experience in wetland mitigation, salmon ecology, and stream rehabilitation/mitigation for fish habitat. * Ability to conduct effective research and evaluate complex data to prepare clear and concise written and oral reports. * Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, and engineering drawings. * Ability to read, interpret, and apply work related codes, ordinances, legal property descriptions, and other regulations and guidelines. * Knowledge of local government and political decision-making processes. * Ability to develop and write plans based on an analysis of data and ongoing citizen and agency input. * Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups regarding complex or controversial planning policies or regulations. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other staff, property owners, developers, contractors, public officials, the general public, and representatives of other agencies. Questions about this recruitment? The contact person for this recruitment is Xavier Soto, PPMO Manager, and 360-867-2344. This position is: * Represented by a Union * Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) * Eligible for benefits Items required for consideration: * Application * Resume * Letter of Interest Learn more about Thurston County at: Thurston County Please note: The information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement. THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County's Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.