Clark County Washington
Natural Resources Specialist II - Public Works
Clark County Washington, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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R003916# Job SummaryThe Clean Water Division of Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II/III. Positions in this class are responsible for performing a variety of field and office assignments to carry out monitoring requirements of Clark County’s NPDES phase I municipal stormwater permit. Work requires the application of standard principles for assessing and evaluating water quality and overall stream health. Duties and activities include applying standard operating procedures over multiple monitoring projects, project management skills that are necessary to successfully complete work assignments, detection and elimination of illicit discharges to the storm system and interacting with the public and outside agencies.
The primary tasks and responsibilities of this position are to provide technical support for monitoring related activities including water quality and habitat assessments, perform stream discharge measurements, operate and maintain remote logging equipment, and maintain and calibrate multiparameter sondes.
The Natural Resource Specialist classification is the fully experienced level within the job family. Work assignments are performed 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 and operating procedures.
The Public Works department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
This position is represented by Local 307CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees.
This position is currently a project position, however, will be converted to a regular position effective September 1, 2026.# Qualifications****Education and Experience:****Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major course work in environmental science, botany, biology, fisheries, forestry, soil science, water resources, wildlife biology, archeology, cultural resources, or in any other discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and two (2) years experience in a position comparable to Natural Resources Specialist II; or A Master’s Degree in a discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and one (1) year experience in a position comparable to a Natural Resources Specialist II;****- AND -****Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license.****Knowledge of:**** Planning principles, techniques, and current trends in the areas of environmental and natural resource management; archeological and cultural resource management; environmental laws; methods and objectives of urban and regional planning and development, land use concepts, demography; water quality and water resource data gathering and analytical tools, methods, and operation; water quality and water resource concepts and theory; wetland ecology, hydrology, plants and soils, wetland classification systems, and habitat behavior; farming practices and their potential impacts on fish and wildlife; applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures; graphic and statistical presentations.****Ability to:**** Think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; gather, analyze, evaluate and synthesize data and assist in the formulation of comprehensive plans; identify plant and soil classification; interpret habitat behavior in the field; collect, analyze biological and physical data using standard research methodology; perform field work to collect environmental samples; meet and work with co‑workers, public and private management officials, community groups, and the general public in an effective, pleasant and courteous manner; interpret and apply administrative guidelines and policy; read a variety of maps, plans and charts; make oral presentations to large groups of people.**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.**First review of candidates will be January 27th.** This recruitment may close at anytime on or after the first review date with no additional notice.# Examples of Duties****Duties may include but are not limited to the following:***** Supports the work of the Clean Water Division staff and other agencies as it relates to NPDES permit compliance.* Assists in implementing a variety of environmental monitoring programs and projects.* Performs water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring using established standard operating procedures.* Operates and maintains temperature and stream loggers and data recorders.* Calibrates and maintains equipment to conduct stream discharge measurements.* Observes and measures stream physical habitat characteristics using a variety of equipment and instruments.* Maintains and calibrates field instruments and equipment.* Prepares for field work, communicates with laboratories and ships and tracks water, sediment and macroinvertebrate samples.* Conducts site visits and inspections; gathers, analyzes and synthesizes data.* Manages water quality and continuous data using a variety of software.* Researches grant funding opportunities, assists in grant proposal preparation and administration.* Interprets applicably county code to apply to apply water quality requirements, laws, codes and policies to assure county compliance.* Assists in communicating, verbally and in writing, water resources issues in a concise manner.* Performs other related duties as assigned.# Salary GradeLocal 307.9A# Salary Range$33.26 - $44.90- per hour
# Close Date08/31/2026# RecruiterRori Jones**Email:**Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov# # **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 compensationClark County provides regular full-time and #J-18808-Ljbffr
Public Service Centertime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R003916# Job SummaryThe Clean Water Division of Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II/III. Positions in this class are responsible for performing a variety of field and office assignments to carry out monitoring requirements of Clark County’s NPDES phase I municipal stormwater permit. Work requires the application of standard principles for assessing and evaluating water quality and overall stream health. Duties and activities include applying standard operating procedures over multiple monitoring projects, project management skills that are necessary to successfully complete work assignments, detection and elimination of illicit discharges to the storm system and interacting with the public and outside agencies.
The primary tasks and responsibilities of this position are to provide technical support for monitoring related activities including water quality and habitat assessments, perform stream discharge measurements, operate and maintain remote logging equipment, and maintain and calibrate multiparameter sondes.
The Natural Resource Specialist classification is the fully experienced level within the job family. Work assignments are performed 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 and operating procedures.
The Public Works department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
This position is represented by Local 307CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees.
This position is currently a project position, however, will be converted to a regular position effective September 1, 2026.# Qualifications****Education and Experience:****Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major course work in environmental science, botany, biology, fisheries, forestry, soil science, water resources, wildlife biology, archeology, cultural resources, or in any other discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and two (2) years experience in a position comparable to Natural Resources Specialist II; or A Master’s Degree in a discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and one (1) year experience in a position comparable to a Natural Resources Specialist II;****- AND -****Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license.****Knowledge of:**** Planning principles, techniques, and current trends in the areas of environmental and natural resource management; archeological and cultural resource management; environmental laws; methods and objectives of urban and regional planning and development, land use concepts, demography; water quality and water resource data gathering and analytical tools, methods, and operation; water quality and water resource concepts and theory; wetland ecology, hydrology, plants and soils, wetland classification systems, and habitat behavior; farming practices and their potential impacts on fish and wildlife; applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures; graphic and statistical presentations.****Ability to:**** Think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; gather, analyze, evaluate and synthesize data and assist in the formulation of comprehensive plans; identify plant and soil classification; interpret habitat behavior in the field; collect, analyze biological and physical data using standard research methodology; perform field work to collect environmental samples; meet and work with co‑workers, public and private management officials, community groups, and the general public in an effective, pleasant and courteous manner; interpret and apply administrative guidelines and policy; read a variety of maps, plans and charts; make oral presentations to large groups of people.**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.**First review of candidates will be January 27th.** This recruitment may close at anytime on or after the first review date with no additional notice.# Examples of Duties****Duties may include but are not limited to the following:***** Supports the work of the Clean Water Division staff and other agencies as it relates to NPDES permit compliance.* Assists in implementing a variety of environmental monitoring programs and projects.* Performs water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring using established standard operating procedures.* Operates and maintains temperature and stream loggers and data recorders.* Calibrates and maintains equipment to conduct stream discharge measurements.* Observes and measures stream physical habitat characteristics using a variety of equipment and instruments.* Maintains and calibrates field instruments and equipment.* Prepares for field work, communicates with laboratories and ships and tracks water, sediment and macroinvertebrate samples.* Conducts site visits and inspections; gathers, analyzes and synthesizes data.* Manages water quality and continuous data using a variety of software.* Researches grant funding opportunities, assists in grant proposal preparation and administration.* Interprets applicably county code to apply to apply water quality requirements, laws, codes and policies to assure county compliance.* Assists in communicating, verbally and in writing, water resources issues in a concise manner.* Performs other related duties as assigned.# Salary GradeLocal 307.9A# Salary Range$33.26 - $44.90- per hour
# Close Date08/31/2026# RecruiterRori Jones**Email:**Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov# # **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 compensationClark County provides regular full-time and #J-18808-Ljbffr