Environmental Program Coordinator (Water Environment Services)

Environmental Program Coordinator (Water Environment Services) Job ID: 108252 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Details Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a motivated and team-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our team as an Environmental Program Coordinator. If selected, you will lead the development and implementation of environmental education and outreach programs that promote watershed health and environmental sustainability throughout our service district. You will work collaboratively with schools, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to create impactful educational initiatives that increase public understanding of wastewater, stormwater, water reuse, and watershed protection. Responsibility Overview As an Environmental Program Coordinator, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for planning and managing education programs, coordinating community outreach efforts, overseeing grant‑funded initiatives, and ensuring program activities support organizational goals and regulatory requirements. You will represent WES at public events, workshops, and meetings while fostering partnerships that advance environmental stewardship and community engagement. Typical Tasks Develops and recommends environmental education and outreach programs, policies, priorities, events, initiatives, and operational and administrative procedures. Strategically guides program activities to meet business, community service, and policy objectives. Plans, organizes, and implements work activities to meet established Watershed Health Education program goals and objectives within assigned area of environmental education programs. Prepares, schedules, and coordinates educational program activities with assigned professional and technical staff regarding wastewater, stormwater, reuse and other program activities in alignment with VVES’s Watershed Health Education Strategy. Analyzes and resolves program issues and inefficiencies. Leads program initiatives with other staff, district communities, and other stakeholders. Identifies and coordinates collaborative Watershed Health Education Program opportunities with schools, non‑profits, community‑based organizations, and other interested communities within the service district. Participates in developing program partnerships with external agencies and organizations; assists in development of multi‑agency partnerships; delivers effective presentations to community, neighborhood, and business groups on education and outreach initiatives; concisely articulates complex subjects for meaningful engagement. Participates in coordinating and staffing community events, tours, workshops, and other outreach opportunities. Serves as program lead for environmental education programs; solicits and coordinates external support from intergovernmental or regulatory entities; provides coordination on facilitation of NPDES permitting activities related to wastewater and surface water management. Participates in the development of goals, planning documents, and programs for WES; maintains data and reports on program activities and strategic performance results. Coordinates WES’s Riverhealth Stewardship Grant Program including developing program guides and application guidelines, soliciting and reviewing grant applications; developing and administering grant agreements with community partners, and monitors project and budget performance for grant‑funded projects. Actively monitors federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, compliance orders and court decisions relating to environmental protection issues; recommends educational program content changes to comply with environmental regulations and permits issued to WES. Communicates impact of federal and state standards and requirements to WES, stakeholders, and external partners; consults with representatives of regulatory agencies to monitor compliance in relation to program activities and objectives. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and regulations; serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies; monitors and tracks measurable goals and targets for annual reports to regulatory agencies. Represents and/or guides representation of WES in meetings with service district communities, customers, and other agencies; proactively addresses environmental topics and concerns through educational outreach. Works with department leadership and executives to ensure consistent messaging and content to advance Watershed Health Education strategies and maintain alignment with department strategic planning initiatives and goals. Maintains program databases, records, and procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; recommends applicable program budget items and priorities; monitors program expenses; assists in tracking and forecasting program budget and expenditures; develops and administers professional service contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Leads the work of regular and temporary employees, intergovernmental partners, contractors, and volunteers; provides daily work direction; plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work; trains and provides technical assistance to staff; provides input to management regarding work performance; participates in the hiring process; facilitates participation of team members in work activities; acts on behalf of the unit supervisor and/or performs special projects as directed. Required Minimum Qualifications A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position. At least one (1) year of experience planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities involved in environmental programs. Experience organizing and managing data and records. Experience preparing clear, concise written reports and correspondence. Experience building and maintaining partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Experience providing excellent customer service and answering customer questions and/or complaints. Preferred Special Qualifications Experience developing and implementing environmental education or public outreach programs. Experience working in education, outreach, volunteer coordination, public affairs, public involvement, public relations, and/or community engagement. Experience managing grants, contracts, budgets, or intergovernmental agreements. Knowledge of watershed health, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, water quality protection, environmental regulations, and sustainability practices. Experience coordinating community events, workshops, public meetings, or volunteer programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience. Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and clearly present information. Pre‑Employment Requirements Must pass a post‑offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Work Schedule This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. Working Conditions Duties may require physical labor, including walking, reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending, balancing, climbing, shoveling, fine motor control, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, and push/pull up to 70 pounds. Duties may also involve exposure to bacteria, viruses and toxins in wastewater, chemicals, exhaust fumes and dust, loud noises, and vibration. Some duties may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations, such as streets, live sewers, confined underground areas and on elevated platforms. Benefits Generous paid time off package, including 12 hours of vacation accrual per month; 8 hours of sick accrual per month; 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year. Employer‑paid 6% PERS retirement contribution. Choice of medical plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Choice of dental plans. Employee Assistance Program. Longevity pay. Additional retirement savings options including a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan. Other optional benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clackamas County