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City of Seattle is Hiring a SWAC Coordinator and Solid Waste Project Manager (Planning & Development Specialist II) Near Seattle, WA
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee Coordinator leads Seattle’s SWAC, an advisory body mandated by RCW 70A.205.110 to provide recommendations and informed advice to SPU regarding solid waste management issues, and assists with other solid waste projects. The best candidates for this position will have experience with planning, coordinating, and facilitating groups of people and meetings, such as a board or commission, serving as a liaison between an organization or agency and the public, and volunteering or working with the community. Highly qualified candidates will also demonstrate excellent public speaking skills and close attention to details.
The selected hire will need to be available to lead evening community meetings on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. This is a half-time position with full benefits that is set to work 20 hours per week. A flexible schedule is possible.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
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SPU commits to Our City Valuesand Race and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
- Conduct needs assessment, planning, implementation, management, promotion, support, and oversight of SPU’s SWAC Program. This includes governance (e.g., Charter), annual committee topics and work plans, program budget, coordinating and supporting the SWAC executive team and subcommittees, facilitating monthly SWAC meetings (e.g., agenda and materials development, meetings with executive committee, arrange for speakers and updates, review and finalization of SWAC meeting summaries and materials for posting on SPU external webpage), and conducting annual SWAC membership (~15 volunteer committee members: e.g., annual recruitment process, application/interview procedures and process, on-boarding, tracking, supporting, retention, closure, alumni relations).
- Contact and communicate with all levels of SPU management (e.g., CEO/GM, Solid Waste Branch Deputy and Division Directors, SPU Legislative/Mayoral liaisons, Solid Waste staff) to provide programmatic cohesion, coordination, updates, and address sensitive issues.
- Liaison with staff to ensure coordination between SWAC priorities and workplan align with programmatic goals and resourcing.
- Assisting with other Solid Waste Planning and Program Management projects as time allows, such as:
- Waste Characterization Studies
- Enhanced Residential Recycling Outreach Tools, Construction Waste Prevention and Diversion
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental studies, public administration, or related field
- Education/Experience Equivalency: 2 additional years of relevant experience.
- Two years of experience in planning and research related to community engagement, board management, volunteer management, project management, human services, environmental issues, or other related work.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Solid Waste industry experience a plus
- Experience working with the public, committees, boards, and volunteers
- Belief that attention to details matters greatly to the success of the solution
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in addition to thriving in team-based settings
- Meeting facilitation and planning
- Excellent organizational skills
- Project and workplan management experience
- Experience in providing strong customer service
- Able to be a team player and participate and learn from other Solid Waste team members
- Meet the conditions set forth in Our City Values, Workplace Expectations, Racial Equity and Social Justice and SPU Safety
*This is a half-time position with full benefits that is set to work 20 hours per week.
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The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
Job Summary
Part Time
Public Administration
$62k-80k (estimate)
04/25/2024
05/14/2024
seattle.gov
SEATTLE, WA
7,500 - 15,000
1869
YUN PITRE
$1B - $3B
Public Administration
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