STREAMFLOW RESTORATION PLANNER

The Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department is seeking a highly motivated Streamflow Restoration Planner to join our Natural Resources Program. The Streamflow Restoration Planner will use their skills to provide journey level expertise and guidance on water resource policy and planning issues. The focus for this position will be on a number of planning projects related to water resource management, streamflow restoration, natural resources policy issues, including on forestry and agriculture, climate resiliency, endangered/threatened species recovery, and salmon recovery.

Requirements

• Conduct journey level research at the direction of a Senior Planner, Natural Resources Program Manager, or Community Planning Manager and provide detailed staff reports and recommendations.
• Ability to build coalitions and strengthen partnerships.
• Manage grants and contracts related to water resource management and streamflow restoration projects.
• Participate in regional watershed management planning.
• Advise elected and appointed officials, including the Planning Commission, Water Resource Advisory Board, on planning and policy issues and projects.
• Prepare and present reports and information to advisory groups, committees, community groups, and private organizations.
• Hold or assist with open houses, workshops and stakeholder groups.
• Respond to public inquiries with information on the planning process and policy issues.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and departments to problem-solve around water resource planning issues.
• Prepare and/or review proposed amendments to county codes or long-range plans.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Plan For Your Future
• Paid Leave
• Robust Training Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness