INTERNAL ONLY: Plan Reviewer - Environmental

The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a Plan Reviewer - Environmental. This position reviews and approves development proposals and associated environmental plans and reports to ensure compliance with Clean Water Services (CWS) Design and Construction standards.  Provides technical assistance and training related to CWS standards, programs, and existing natural resources to private developers, engineers, and city staff. In addition, this position will manage development review of multi-benefit stream enhancement and natural resource mitigation plans. This position supports the management of multiple plan review projects within target timeframes and communicates with applicants and interested parties throughout the review process. 

Note: The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification.  CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Reviews and approves development proposals and associated environmental plans and reports, including existing condition site assessments, alternatives evaluation, impact, mitigation, and enhancement plans.  Consults with developers, engineers, environmental consultants, property owners, agencies, and contractors on technical matters to verify information, coordinate various stages of work, explain CWS processes, codes, and procedures, and prepare comments and conditions of approval.   
2. Provides technical assistance to the development community.  Responds to inquiries and complaints, interprets, and explains codes, policies, standards, and procedures to the development community and other interested community members, with a focus on CWS Sensitive Areas and Vegetated Corridors Standards.  Assists plan review technicians with addressing complex issues.  
3. Provides administrative, logistical, and technical project oversight by tracking permit requests; managing records, files, and databases; reviewing and preparing project documentation; gathering, recording, and evaluating data; preparing reports and work orders; and enforcing standards and specifications.
4. Acts as a resource and assists with developing and providing training and support to CWS staff, contract employees, and staff of partner agencies.  Serves as a point of contact for employees with questions regarding plan reviews and interpretation of CWS standards and processes, with a focus on CWS Sensitive Areas and Vegetated Corridors Standards.
5. Represents CWS at both public and private meetings with development professionals, community members and agency staff.   Plans and makes presentations to colleagues and other agencies explaining CWS processes and standards.
6. Performs field work and site inspections in a variety of settings including but not limited to: construction sites, creeks and wetlands, and undeveloped areas.
7. Assists with coordinating and managing contracts for consulting services.  Ensures consultants’ work is completed on time, within budget, and as defined in the contract.
8. Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
9. Drives a CWS vehicle for work related purposes.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Wetland and water determination and delineation techniques 
• Plant identification, hydrology, and soils 
• Principles and practices of wetland ecology and stream corridor management in both urban and rural environments 
• Principles and practices of hydrology and surface water management facilities 
• Theory and principles of environmental protection 
• Principles and practices of project development, scheduling, and management 
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

SKILL IN:

• Interpreting and explaining technical environmental protection and mitigation standards, policies, and procedures
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals 
• Reviewing, and evaluating development and mitigation proposals and supporting environmental studies and reports 
• Analyzing, and interpreting technical data pertaining to wetlands and riparian habitats, water quality, and water quantity 
• Interpreting and applying pertinent federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations 
• Use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

ABILITY TO: 

• Simultaneously coordinate multiple development project reviews 
• Conduct and/or review wetland and waters delineation using the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
• Understand and interpret maps, grading, utility and development plans, and reports pertaining to complex development projects
• Perform site investigations 
• Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and permits 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS and other government officials, contractors, community groups, and the general public 
• Operate effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. 

3 years experience in water resources planning or environmental permitting, design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, or inspection, which includes review or completion of wetland or waters delineations, natural resource assessment reports, or natural resource impact and mitigation or enhancement plans; and 

College-level coursework or professional training in environmental science, wetland or waters delineation, botany, ecology, natural resources management, hydrology, biology, land use planning, water law and water rights, environmental engineering, or a related field 

OR

2 years experience in water resources planning, environmental permitting, design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, inspection, which includes review or completion of wetlands or waters delineations, natural resource assessment reports, natural resource impact and mitigation or enhancement plans; and

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, botany, ecology, natural resources management, hydrology, biology, land use planning, water law and water rights, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Salary : $38 - $52