Regulatory Compliance Analyst - Science And Engineering Division

The Principles that Guide Us:
Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement. The Principles that Guide Us, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Equity, speak to the values that we embody as City of Tacoma employees, and represent the core of our work in public service.
The City of Tacoma Environmental Service Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the solid waste, stormwater and wastewater utilities. The department has recently completed its new strategic plan that will guide the department through 2025. The plan empowers the employees to continue to make the department a stronger organization and to continue to be an industry leader.
Environmental Services
In the Environmental Services Department, we believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all.
The Focus on healthy neighborhoods and a Thriving Puget Sound defines the core values of the Environmental Services Department and our clear focus on: Customers, Employees and Operations with the three following statements:

• Customers - Partner with the community on customer-valued services to meet the diverse needs of Tacoma neighborhoods.
• Employees - Foster safe culture built on trust, conversation and equity.
• Operations - Operate using best practices and innovation to meet changing environmental and community needs.

City of Tacoma is seeking two intermediate-level Regulatory Compliance Analysts to join our team. The Regulatory Compliance Analysts will be part of a team that is responsible for overseeing Tacoma's compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase I Stormwater Permit and other stormwater related programs including environmental permitting for Environmental Services' construction, maintenance and restoration projects. The ideal candidates will have an understanding of stormwater management, Regulatory Compliance requirements, experience in implementing compliance programs, federal, state, and local permitting requirements, knowledge of environmental/ecosystem function, and excellent analytical and communication skills. These two positions are within the Environmental Programs Group working with NPDES Stormwater Compliance and Environmental Permitting staff. The work of these two positions will be compliance activities related to Tacoma's Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit, and environmental permitting for construction and maintenance projects and other stormwater related programs.
An employee in this class must exercise initiative and will be working with and supported by senior staff/supervisors on more complex issues.
The candidate should have prior professional work experience with, and will continue building further experience, training and development in the following areas:

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater regulations.
• Underground Injection Control wells and associated Washington State regulations.
• Environmental Regulatory Compliance, environmental systems management, and other stormwater related programs.
• Federal, State and Local Environmental Permitting for Environmental Services' construction, maintenance, and restoration projects: EIS, SEPA, JARPA, HPA and Waste Disposal Assessments.
• Environmental restoration projects, monitoring and maintenance methods, and ecosystem functions.

Regulatory Compliance Analyst Duties (associated with this position):

• Analysis of stormwater permits and programs to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist with coordinating with departments and staff throughout the City.
• Participation in regional stormwater groups.
• Assist with development and implementation of stormwater related programs.
• Assist with developing technical resources related to stormwater permit compliance and environmental permitting for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation with environmental programs, and training city staff on plans, programs and responsibilities.
• Assist with preparation of required environmental compliance reports and evaluation of the City's operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and permits.
• Assist with environmental permitting needs of Environmental Services construction, restoration and maintenance projects including aquatic vegetation projects, Tacoma Smelter Plume Soil Management Plan, Waste Disposal Assessments.
• Develop and manage Environmental consultant contracts for permitting assistance and habitat assessment services including wetland delineations. Review and approve consultant outputs.
• Assist with coordinating work with various partner agencies and community groups through planning and development of community outreach and engagement programs, specifically as related to the Municipal Stormwater permit and stormwater management activities.
• Assist with communication and work on projects with other City departments and personnel, governmental and private agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, and community members.
• Study, analyze and evaluate statistical and technical information and data associated with environmental projects/programs related to the stormwater utility.
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data; creates technical reports; Assist with interpretation and implementation of regulations; analyzes data to ensure permit compliance.
• Assist in a various environmental projects and programs; coordinate and assist with various phases and functions of projects and related activities.

To see the full class specification for the Regulatory Compliance Analystposition please click here
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This is a professional environment with most activities occurring in an office setting with periodic field visits to active construction sites, existing stormwater facilities, or businesses.
Field work consists of in-the-field collaboration with private contractors and City Inspectors, providing tours of stormwater facilities, catch basin marking, discussions with businesses, and site visits with individual property owners and site managers.
Position may require driving, sitting, standing, walking or climbing.

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, chemistry, biology or directly related field.
AND
2 years of professional environmental science or natural resources compliance, planning or mitigation work
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of: NPDES Stormwater Municipal Permits, Environmental technical and regulatory principles Federal, State and Local Environmental Permitting for Environmental Services' construction and maintenance projects (I.e EIS, SEPA, JARPA, HPA and Waste Disposal Assessments), and other stormwater related programs.
• Knowledge of environmental and ecosystem functions and benefits.

ANALYSIS

• Use data and information in a clear and rational process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
• Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts to draw logical conclusions, make proper recommendations and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports which require displaying and presenting statistical, graphical, and other reporting methods to audiences of varying technical sophistication.

Research

• Effectively identify, collect, organize and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis, and investigation using current software and techniques.
• Compile and maintain reports, records and various other forms of pertinent information in an organized and professional manner.

Problem Solving

• Use intelligence, common sense, hard work, and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges.
• Employ expertise and credibility, evaluate, and resolve complex or sensitive issues and problems.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Prepares effective written and oral communications to communicate complex technical and regulatory stormwater and permitting requirements in a manner that can be easily understood by City employees, City management and elected officials, Regulators and other members of the community.
• Makes effective presentations to customer advisory panels and community groups as well as engaging in more informal conversations at community events and meetings with individual customers.
• Makes excellent customer service the standard, responding to changing customer needs, and helping customers find and implement creative solutions to address stormwater and permitting needs.

LEADERSHIP

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and other municipalities and federal agencies.
• Ability to work as a team member in a supporting or managing role.

PROFESSIONAL

• Conduct all assignments in a professional and timely manner.
• Work with confidentiality and discretion.
• Maintain professional skills that apply to all aspects of field of assigned specialty through continued education and/or training.
• Model effective group behavior such as listening, discussing, negotiating, encouraging and motivating.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry by reading and interpreting applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures.

To be considered for this opportunity:
Please apply online through the City of Tacoma's website and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, motivations, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Individuals must meet the minimum qualifications to progress in the examination process.
In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application, to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points, with redacted birth date and social security numbers.
Examination Process:
This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to Supplemental Questions # 5-10 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers. DO NOT respond with "see resume" in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score.
Candidates who obtain a passing score will be ranked on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.
Appointment is subject to passing a background check. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
When you work for the City of Tacoma, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible work schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:
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