Seattle Public Utilities ยท 3 days ago
TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY (TLT) Salvaged Lumber Planning Specialist (P&D Specialist II)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$49.25/hr - $57.31/hr
2+ years expSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity within their Solid Waste Planning and Program Management Division. They are seeking a TLT Salvaged Lumber Planning Specialist to join their Solid Waste Prevention and Diversion team to interface with recycling and disposal facilities, ensuring a supply of reclaimed lumber for the City's warehouse and local markets.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
As part of ramping up deconstruction in our area to increase the amount of wood recovered, SPU will formalize a system to maintain a list of skilled contractors. This position will collect documentation for current deconstruction contractors to be approved for that list
In addition to collecting documentation on who is recognized as a deconstruction contractor, this person will organize annual deconstruction trainings with experienced trainers to increase the number of local skilled deconstruction contractors
To ensure the success of the Salvaged Lumber Warehouse and leverage this unique opportunity, SPU will work to increase the amount and create a steady supply of reclaimed lumber to the warehouse by conducting outreach to potential contractors to raise awareness of our deconstruction incentive
Also related to supply of material to the warehouse, identify wood markets and establish an outreach plan to ensure local demand for processed, reclaimed lumber by potential users, such as architects, builders, and DIYers
Related to the success of the warehouse and increase diversion, it is vital that Seattle increase the amount of deconstruction projects. As part of that need, this position will plan stakeholder outreach sessions for the design and implementation of a potential Seattle deconstruction ordinance to require deconstruction on a portion of the houses slated for removal
To increase compliance with submitting Waste Diversion Reports, implement auditing protocol for Waste Diversion Reports. We expect the auditing protocol will be available shortly from a consultant. This position will conduct auditing to increase accuracy and compliance with these reports
As part of the comprehensive plan to address the weaknesses of our C&D recycling system, we will likely implement jobsite inspections. This position will help develop a protocol and then carry out jobsite inspections to enforce the two-bin (garbage and recycling) requirement. When a protocol is identified through the piloting phase, these inspections would be transitioned to permanent staff
Also to increase C&D recycling, we will start communicating directly to self-haul customers not to take materials banned from disposal to the city transfer stations. This position will communicate those requirements for construction & demolition recycling to contractors using city transfer stations
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development work (i.e. construction, permitting)
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Studies, Public Administration or related discipline. (If no degree, an additional two (2) years of relevant experience is required)
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability
Preferred
Experience in waste management/recycling, construction, or building salvage services
Experience building partnerships with communities, community-based organizations, non-government agencies, and other groups to establish new behaviors, projects, and/or programs
Experience in behavior change program
Understanding and experience with equitable and inclusive outreach and program development
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Experience in program, project, and budget management
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers
Excellent time management and priority-setting skills
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Public Utilities
We foster healthy people, the environment, and the economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frana Milan
Strategic Funding and Partnerships Advisor
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