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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Environmental Specialist II
Health and Human Services
Natural Resources
Natural Resources Manager
NO
UFCW 1001
NO
Level 4
32
Castle Hill Mall ~~
Human Resource Manag
January 2002
SUMMARY: Provides technical support for various environmental assessment and environmental
monitoring programs. Position assists in the development of policy and procedures and provides
technical assistance in the development of regulations which includes the interpretation of County
ordinances, plans, policies, and local, state and federal laws; and the development of appropriate
guidelines and controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Gather and analyze water quality and quantity data to assess environmental problems, including stream
flow, surface water quality, and ground water quality.
Manages environmental project activities including scheduling, tracking, planning and permitting for
environmental assessments, site investigations, and feasibility studies.
Develops reports to summarize environmental conditions and recommend solutions utilizing statistical
models, charts, graphs and other tools.
Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best available
sCience.
Conducts projects independently with minimal supervision.
The position requires the ability to interpret and operate from established goals and policies as well as
assist in determining the practices and objectives of the department.
Assists division manager in interviewing and selecting of professional and technical staff positions.
May serve as a representative for the division or for Jefferson County on state and local committees for
natural resource management issues and concerns.
Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Specialist II
Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences, and workshops, and relate the County's position
and/or policy as appropriate.
Making presentations to various boards, commissions, and public interest groups.
Facilitate meetings involving other governmental entities and key stakeholders involved in resource
management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the
following:
Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs
work flows and procedures.
Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles;
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works
well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and
budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and
gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies
writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information.
Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free
environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and
on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional
resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops
realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Specialist II
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own
actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree (M.A) in in natural resource or environmental sciences, fisheries, or
wildlife biology, ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or
related field
OR
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in natural resource or environmental sciences, fisheries, or
wildlife biology, ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or
related field and four (4) years experience with a minimum of six (6) months field
science experience, preferably in the public sector.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MA THEMA TICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms,
quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such
tasks as frequency distribution, determination oftest reliability and validity, analysis of
variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge ofMS Access
Database software; Explorer Internet software; Outlook E-Mail software; GIS software;
MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Word Processing software.
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Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Specialist II
CERTIFICA TES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Washington State Driver's License
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Requires a familiarity with a wide range of field research, sampling, statistical methods and scientific
evaluation techniques.
Requires a knowledge of fisheries and wildlife habitat management techniques.
Ability to interpret environmental regulations and related laws.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and notes.
Use of good judgment when dealing with personnel, public and contractors in project operations.
Ability to work independently within the limits of the job description. Follows the policies, procedures
and practices of the Department.
Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful
situations, and relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner. Establishes and
maintains harmonious working relations with County employees, the public, federal, state agencies and
outside contractors involved in public works projects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feeL The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
taste or smelL The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
CAREER LADDER: This position is the senior position of a career ladder for Environmental
Specialists. The entry level position is an Environmental Specialist I. Before advancing to a higher pay
grade all provisions for a career ladder advancement must be met and the employee must receive a
favorable recommendation for advancement from the Department Head.
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