Rural Water Supply Coordinator - Planning Dept

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Job Title: Rural Water Supply Coordinator
Department/Division: Community Development /Planning Division
Reports to: Planning Manager
Supervises: n/a
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 125
Employee Group: Non-Bargaining
Revision Date: January 2025

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Geography, Community Development, Environmental Studies, Natural or Water Resource Management or related field.

Minimum Experience: Three years of work experience in water resource, land use, or environmental planning OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Minimum Certifications: n/a

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License if driving a vehicle for County business.
• Notary Public Certification (within six months of hire).

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Planning Manager, this position promotes and coordinates the administration of the Benton County Rural Water Supply Program (RWSP) and participates in professional land use planning work; works closely with applicants and partners interested in residential development utilizing water rights held in the County’s Water Bank;coordinates and assists with land use planning and implementation assignments including administering local, state and federal land use ordinances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Works with County residents to ensure the requirements of the RWSP are met.
• Coordinates with other County divisions, local, regional and state planning agencies and organizations by providing technical assistance and knowledge of projects and procedures.
• Processes, evaluates, and issues RWSP application requests and coordinates with landowners.
• Performs site review and field investigations to analyze applications, proposals, or complaints.
• Tracks water mitigation certifications, water bank usage (through a third-party software program), meter installations, and enforcement activities associated with the RWSP.
• Coordinates with planners and technical staff on work assignments, procedures, and studies.
• Manages, prepares and evaluates assigned land use planning projects, and provides direction and support to other County departments, the development community, and the public regarding the RWSP and development requirements and land use projects.
• Creates, maintains, and updates files, lists, records, and logs on computerized and manual record keeping systems which includes verifying and inputting data specific to area of assignment; searching files and records for readily identifiable information.
• Attends regular division meetings to stay current on interdivisional happenings and coworker workloads.
• Represents the County and presents on local ground water issues at professional meetings and conferences.
• Composes professional documents such as staff reports, legal covenants, and general correspondence.
• Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Maintains division-specific electronic and paper filing and record systems and documents to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, methods and practices in water resources and regulations.
• Local, state and federal laws relating to water resource law, land use planning and environmental issues.
• Legal descriptions and GIS systems.
• Administrative policies and procedures of the County.
• The County’s and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Current office practices and procedures.
• Operation of standard office equipment and software consistent with this position.

Skill in:

• Analyzing environmental and land use information in order to identify options, develop mitigation strategies, resolve problems, apply solutions, guidelines and policy to field problems and other work assignments. Identifying technical and operational problems and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

· Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
· Analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
Ability to:

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present water usage data by utilizing Excel for data manipulation, reporting, and creating complex data models, as well as a keen eye for identifying trends and insights from large datasets.
• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of the Public Records Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Work the allocated hours of the position..
• Travel overnight for occasional training and employee development opportunities as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This work involves occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds within a limited range for access to storage boxes; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, climbing stairs and ladders and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain. Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, and active construction sites.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting and in the field with occasional exposure to irate customers and citizen groups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,828.80 - $88,004.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,829 - $88,005