Clark County WA Jobs (2)

Job Summary

Positions in this class are responsible for performing a variety of professional field and office assignments that require the application of standard principles in the development and operation of solid waste management systems.

• Duties include responsibility for capital projects, including overseeing design work, project estimating, and project management;
• activities to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations to implement solid waste management plans; leading inspections of public and private solid waste facilities;

and for providing technical assistance and contract compliance.

This position has the option of a remote / hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions.

Local 17

Engineer positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees.

Appraiser positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees.

Qualifications

The Environmental Operations Specialist classification is the fully experienced level within the job family. The Environmental Operations Specialist, Senior, classification is distinguished from the Environmental Operations Specialist classification by having lead responsibility for performing more technical and complex work in design, inspection, contract and project management, and budget administration, requiring a higher level of knowledge, experience, and skill.

Work assignments are provided with limited technical instruction and require considerable independence in the selection of courses of action and resolution of complex or unique problems within the framework of departmental policy and procedures, applicable regulations, and accepted best practices.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public administration, finance, engineering, environmental science, or related field.

Other combinations of education or experience, which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work, will be considered, preferably with public sector experience at the local government level.

Preferred qualifications :

• Master’s Degree and minimum two (2) years’ experience in a position comparable to an Environmental Operations Specialist.
• Two (2) years of experience working with the public in areas related to solid waste management, recycling, moderate risk waste, or environmental education.
• At least two (2) years of experience of writing complex contract terms is highly desirable.
• At least two (2) years of experience with project coordination / management is highly desirable.
• On a year-for-year basis, any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Knowledge of :

• Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to solid waste, recycling, and organics management
• Landfill management and disposal
• Operation and siting of transfer and hazardous waste facilities
• Recycling processing equipment, risk management, contracts and legal documents, project management related to capital improvements
• Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events or programs including : satellite or special collection, mobile or curbside collection, special projects
• Policy development, local regulations, ordinances related to solid waste and recycling
• Planning and permitting processes; capital finance and rate setting; planning and budgeting; work standards and codes applicable to the job.
• Regional solutions and programs contained in local solid and hazardous waste management plans.
• Organics Management including composting, anaerobic digestion, prevention activities
• Local solid and hazardous waste management plans, solid waste handling laws and rules

Ability to :

• Prepare detailed documentation and communications in the form of technical papers, written reports, and a variety of memos and letters;
• Establish effective working relationships and communication with contractors, consultants, legal counsel, staff, media, public officials, regulatory agencies, property owners, business groups, and the public;
• Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes;
• comprehend, interpret, and implement applicable regulations governing environmental impacts, stormwater management, and the protection of water quality;
• Analyze and evaluate complex problems and devise solutions;
• Perform file management and records retention
• Independently exercise sound judgment when working with diverse stakeholders;
• Adapt quickly to unanticipated changes in priorities and timelines;
• Maintain professional composure when dealing with difficult individuals or contentious issues;
• Analyze complex problems, identify risks, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations and alternatives
• Interpret, apply and explain federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Perform project management tasks including tracking project status, assigning activities, managing deadlines, and ensuring compliance with requirements for a high volume of projects with competing priorities
• Effectively use a variety of project, program, contract, and legal terminology
• Draft and execute governmental contracts, interlocal agreements, grant documents, and competitive solicitation documentation in compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements
• Prepare and create clear and concise reports and communications
• Utilize various computer applications and databases, including MS Office and Smartsheet, to perform job functions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate effectively both orally and in written form
• Develop and contribute to department policies and procedures
• Think systemically and effectively describe and train on complex systems
• Read, understand, and interpret a variety of technical design plans, maps, and charts;
• Research and prepare grant proposals, and administer grant funds;
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Effectively work with persons from diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, health status, genetic predisposition, political belief or mental or physical ability.

Selection Process :

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass / Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application;

incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass / Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties

Duties vary by position and may include but are not limited to the following :

• Plan and prepare requests for proposals, budgets, selecting contractors, negotiating contracts; general contract management.
• Develop initial scope of work, schedules and budgets for consulting services on assigned projects; prepare or assist in the preparation of evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs);

monitors quality of deliverables and tracks performance.

• Coordinate the work of consultants and / or engineering, operations and maintenance staff as it relates to assigned projects.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve citizen complaints as they pertain to illegal discharges and water quality complaints;

respond to spills and take appropriate cleanup action.

• Conduct or direct on-site inspections at solid waste facilities including transfer stations and / or landfills; determine or verify the proper function, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct or direct on-site household hazardous waste collection events.
• Coordinate with Clark County Public Works staff to conduct field investigations, research property information, review applicable codes, and sampling
• Analyzes program effectiveness and identifies methods to improve programs and build public awareness. Conducts research and identifies emerging and changing issues impacting program and makes recommendations to management for improvements.
• Serve as staff representative on various technical advisory committees, commissions, and interest groups, with local and state partners.
• Track performance measures to evaluate effectiveness of operational activities and monitor program progress; publish necessary reports and documents
• Research grant funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and administer grants. Researches and identifies relevant grant opportunities;

obtains program manager and Council approval; completes grant applications and partners with other workgroups in the County in the administration of grant files and required documentation as needed.

Responsible for monitoring and reporting of information required by the grant funder.

Provides input to manager on expected program costs during development of annual program budgets; develops and tracks budgets for individual projects and program activities;

monitors status of budgets and works with manager to make necessary adjustments to program work and budget.

• Review and approve reimbursements and invoices; participate in the preparation of the program budget and monitor budget to ensure expenditures are within appropriations.
• Responsible for developing, tracking, and reporting of program metrics, including outputs, outcomes, or other key performance indicators.
• Advises management and works with other County workgroups to take initial action on established conformance when sub-agencies / contractors are not in compliance.
• Interpret applicable laws, codes and policies to assure county compliance. Plan and manage the solid waste and recycling infrastructure including : customer service, collection services, regional system operations, and revenue tracking.
• Coordinate operations including disaster debris and emergency planning.
• Coordinate and monitor sampling, monitoring programs, and budget compliance at closed landfills.
• Conduct periodic inspections of closed landfills, transfer stations and solid waste facilities and report on status and maintenance requirements.

Work closely with local, state and regulatory agencies to assure compliance with closed landfill requirements.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

Incumbents typically work in both office and field settings associated with community events, complaint investigations, and technical assistance visits / meetings.

Work involves management of multiple priorities and direct face-to-face interactions with the public.

Essential tasks include use of the telephone, personal computers, office equipment and driving a county or personal vehicle to travel to various work sites.

Work entails seeing, reading, speaking in person and over the phone, handwriting, typing / keyboard and manual dexterity.

Work may require walking, bending, lifting, carrying, kneeling, pushing and pulling up to 25lbs. Field work is performed outdoors on active commercial or landfill sites, and within stormwater facilities with rough or unstable terrain.

Salary Grade

Local 17 Engineers.211

Salary Range

$34.72 - $44.35- per hour

Close Date

07 / 17 / 2023

Recruiter

Irene Catherine Chrest

Email :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at .

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.

Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.

More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.

Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here :

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

Job Summary

Performs legal support work at an advanced level in various legal departments of the County. The Legal Secretary II position will be assigned to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, criminal division.

Duties include word processing at an advanced level, providing legal information to affected parties, responding to questions and composing responses.

Typical document production could include Amended Information, Dismissals, Judgment and Sentence, Property Releases, Transport Orders, various Warrants, miscellaneous pleadings, and Out of State Witness paperwork.

Other duties include transcription, uploading and downloading information, running criminal history, preparing jury instructions, closing files, preparing charging documents and serving as the back up to other staff.

Candidates should have advanced knowledge of legal terminology, be advanced Microsoft Word users, be able to type 55 wpm, have a solid understanding of legal processes, and the ability to work with limited direction and considerable independence.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial support work within a law office or legal environment. Completion of a legal secretarial course or criminal justice degree (45 quarter or semester credit hours with at least ten (10) hours in legal coursework) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Key skills and attributes should include :

• Proficiency with computers and related applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, particularly with formatting documents and creating macros.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Legal experience in criminal law is preferred.
• Knowledge of : Computer application (MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, web based case management system), legal terminology, procedures, documents and principles related to legal support work;

legal office practices and procedures including standard formats; business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; operation of general office equipment such as copiers, faxes, telephones, personal computers.

• Ability to : Apply legal guidelines and regulations to varied operational requirements; prepare legal documents and correspondence using MS Word and applying appropriate formatting, terminology and references;
• operate personal computer applications at an advanced level; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and the general public;
• operate general office equipment; accomplish work within established timeframes; communicate effectively orally and in writing;

adhere to prescribed office routines; maintain a neat personal appearance and courteous attitude toward the public and fellow employees.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Using advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications, generates complex legal documents such as briefs, motions, correspondence, reports and memorandum from minimal instructions and in support of assigned attorneys;

secures appropriate signatures, cause numbers and authorizations and mails or routes as designated.

Prepares responses to legal correspondence either from dictation, oral instruction or independently; obtains required signatures and in some cases, mails over own signature.

Reviews files, case documents, and affidavits to detect completeness, timeliness and errors and provides information to attorneys;

may research case files and prepare proposed court orders for us by judges; prepares jury instructions from drafts or research into similar cases.

Enters and retrieves case information using appropriate computer based data system; prepares reports requiring the extraction of database information.

Responds to questions and provides answers to the public regarding case status in accordance with regulations on public records and confidentiality;

screens and refers phone calls and inquiries to appropriate office or person; reads and routes incoming mail.

At the assigned attorney’s instruction, contacts other attorneys and parties to legal actions to obtain or relay technical information related to the case.

Interviews clients to obtain and provide standardized information; monitors and reviews status of cases; maintains contact with clients, attorneys and other individual and agencies concerned with specific cases.

Advises attorneys of upcoming trial commitments; schedules interviews between prosecutors and victims, witnesses, or defense attorneys.

Files legal documents with clerks of the court; obtains required signatures and authorizations; maintains case files and records dates on which subsequent actions must occur.

Performs other work as assigned.

Salary Grade

Local 11.506

Salary Range

$21.76 - $27.78- per hour

Close Date

07 / 7 / 2023

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at .

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.

Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.

More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.

Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here :

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.