Municipal Stormwater Permit Assistance Specialist

This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position eligible for overtime. The role is renewed annually based on funding and program need.

About the Role

As the Municipal Stormwater Permit Assistance Specialist, you will support the Washington Stormwater Center’s (WSC) municipal technical assistance program by helping build capacity and providing technical assistance to Washington Phase II Permittees, with a particular focus on Eastern Washington jurisdictions. You will assist permittees in meeting the requirements of their Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer (MS4) Permits. This remote position is based at the Puyallup Research and Extension Center, with travel required to permitted jurisdictions in Eastern Washington and occasional trips to WSC offices in Puyallup.

Responsibilities

• 40% Program Implementation: Support the Washington Stormwater Center’s municipal technical assistance program.
• 30% Communication (Internal/External): Act as a liaison between permittees, stakeholders, and regulators; communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• 25% Coordinate in-person and online Training/Workshops/Events: Develop and deliver training and outreach materials for stormwater management programs.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience working with stormwater-related groups: federal, state, private, tribal, non-governmental organization (NGO), and academic stakeholders, or similar experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Experience working with the Western Washington and Eastern Phase II stormwater permit(s) requirements.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with WSU policies and departmental driving standards.
• Demonstrated skill in effective communication (written and oral) for different types of audiences.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of municipal jurisdictions with varying compliance needs.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern and Western Washington (SWMMEW and SWMMWW).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with research topics pertinent to applications in Eastern Washington.
• Experience working in Eastern Washington with all aspects of stormwater management programs.
• Experience writing grant proposals and familiarity with Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system requirements.
• Experience developing and analyzing surveys.
• Experience creating and designing education and outreach materials for water quality and stormwater management programs.
• Knowledge of other National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, including Industrial, Construction, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), and Individual permits.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $4,059.92 - $4,940.13. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.