Education and Outreach Specialist II

What you will be doing:
The Community Planning division has a significant role in supporting Thurston County's strategic initiative to balance development with preservation of the County's rural character, natural resources, and open spaces. As an Education and Outreach Specialist II focuses on stormwater, water quality, and quantity, shorelines, stream ecology, and water conservation. This position works closely with County leaders and the department's leadership team, staff, and the public to provide information on natural resource planning and policy issues related to storm and surface water. This position works independently under general supervision and direction   and may also represent the County on external advisory or community groups.

Community Planning and Economic Development is a fast-paced work environment dedicated to accountability, consistency, and transparency.

Why Join the Community Planning Team?
The Community Planning division has a significant role in supporting Thurston County's strategic initiative to balance development with preservation of the County's rural character, natural resources, and open spaces.
 
As a part of our Community Planning team, you will have the opportunity to plan for Thurston County’s future and solve complex community issues that have county-wide concern.  The Community Planning team works with other county team members, community groups, the cities in Thurston County, state, and federal agencies and more.  The team focuses on: 

• Comprehensive planning and compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act
• Coordination of joint planning activities with cities in Thurston County
• Planning for natural resource lands and critical areas
• Land use policy and ordinance development and amendment
• Water resources monitoring and management
• Administration of habitat and natural resources conservation programs

 
Why CPED is a great department:
The team members of Community Planning and Economic Development make it a wonderful place to work and effect change.  CPED is a department of highly motivated professionals working for the citizens of Thurston County, and planning for its future.  CPED is working to preserve history, ensure buildings are safe and energy efficient, plan for our future to ensure development is consistent with projected growth, and to preserve the County’s rural character, natural areas, and open spaces.  

Why you'll love it here:
You'll enjoy a high quality of life here. Thurston County is located at the south end of the Puget Sound roughly halfway between Seattle and Portland, and less than a two-hour drive to the coast, temperate rainforest, mountains, urban city, or farmlands. With year-round art festivals, parades, theater shows, concerts, and community events, Thurston County and its cities have something to offer for everyone. Locals enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, fishing, walking on dedicated trails, and eating great locally raised and grown food.
 As the state capital, Thurston County is home to a unique blend of industries, including state government, health care, retail, military, education, construction, farming, fishing, and logging. You will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family, as well as generous leave programs.

The County boasts some of the best schools in the nation and the renowned Hands On Children's Museum. Our innovative schools are highly rated. Thurston County is also home South Puget Sound Community College and two universities The Evergreen State College and Saint Martin's University.

Discover more about life in Thurston County at experienceolympia.com.

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How to apply:

Please go to our Thurston County Human Resources Employment Opportunities to find this position, or go to Education and Outreach Specialist II | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)