Utility Planner job in Wenatchee

Essential Job Duties

1. Researches and develops public policy proposals and programs, while obtaining and incorporating input from interested departments, agencies, community and stakeholder groups and the public.
2. Develops environmental resource plans which include basin and watershed characterizations, utility management plans and asset management systems.
3. Serves as a staff technical advisor and interprets complex rules and regulations. Interprets state, federal and local regulations as well as tribal interests in areas of water resource, public policy, utility development permitting, business models and organizational structures and departmental strategic planning. Drafts new or amended policies and ordinances.
4. Develops, administers and coordinates grants and consulting contracts. Prepares grant applications, reviews agreements and submits reports to comply with the terms of grant agreements.
5. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, directs and reviews work of consultants responsible for water resource studies and water, sewer and stormwater comprehensive plans.
6. Builds effective relationships. Communicates effectively with the public, contractors, consultants and agencies. Receives suggestions, resolves issues and provides information in a timely manner.
7. Responds professionally and promptly to complaints and concerns.
8. Collaborates with other departments and divisions to accomplish shared goals. In coordination with other staff, develops and presents recommendations on various permits, project development applications and emerging requirements.
9. Prepares project budgets. Monitors and maintains expenditures within budget guidelines. Implements cost-effective measures and uses resources effectively to increase productivity. Participates in utilities division budget planning and makes recommendations.
10. Assembles, analyzes and evaluates data and prepares reports, correspondence and presentations on project performance and regulatory compliance. Takes corrective action.
11. Ensures required records are maintained in compliance with applicable regulations.

Other Job Functions:

1. Supports utilities leadership in safety meetings and training. Assists with records maintenance.
2. Assists with purchasing and inventory for utilities in the asset management software in compliance with City policies.
3. Conducts environmental reviews, as needed.
4. Organizes and maintains databases, files and other documents.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

1. Bachelor degree in biology, environmental science, civil engineering or utilities related field.
2. Five (5) years of water resources management experience.
3. Must possess a current WA State Driver’s License and maintain throughout employment.

Requires knowledge of:

1. The field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in this job description.
2. Safety and security hazards, precautions, standards, policies and procedures.
3. Principals, procedures and practices of project management, presentations and negotiations.
4. Federal and state stormwater and water quality regulations and other applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances.
5. Computer operation and software including Microsoft Office products and related database systems including asset management and Geographical Information System (GIS).

City of Wenatchee Government
The City of Wenatchee is a full service City employing 180 employees. In addition to Public Works, other services provided include Executive Services, Community Development, Economic Development, Police, Finance and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members serving at large. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance.

The Community
The City of Wenatchee is home to 33,921 people with approximately 70,000 living in the greater Wenatchee urban area. Located in a beautiful valley at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers and on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city enjoys wonderful abundant sunshine with four distinct seasons. The average rainfall is a mere 10 inches per year making the region a focal point of Washington State for outdoor recreation. Wenatchee is the largest city in rural North Central Washington and thus provides a small town atmosphere with big city amenities striking a great balance between rural and urban qualities of life. Furthermore, the city is only 30 minutes from the renowned resort towns of Leavenworth and Lake Chelan. For those desiring occasional amenities of major metropolitan areas, Seattle is a short scenic 3 hour drive or 30 minute flight away making Wenatchee very attractive to many people and families relocating from the Puget Sound area.

Find out more about the City at https://www.wenatcheewa.gov. Some of the tourism highlights of the region can be viewed at https://www.visitchelancounty.com/ and http://wenatchee.org/. Our historic downtown is a nationally recognized Main Street with an active downtown association https://wendowntown.org/.  

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How to Apply
Please go to www.wenatcheewa.gov and click on ‘Job Opportunities’ to view the full Job Description and download application materials. The following constitutes a complete application package:

1. Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Application for Employment
4. Supplemental Application

Complete application packages may be emailed (HR@WenatcheeWa.Gov), faxed (509-888-3636), or mailed to: City of Wenatchee Human Resources Department, PO Box 519 Wenatchee, WA 98801-0519.

1st Application Review Date: 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.