Interim Temp or Out-of-Class (OOC) Stormwater Engagement Specialist (P&D Spec, Sr-BU)

Posting number: 2026-01020

Department: Seattle Public Utilities

Division: Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business

Job classification: Planning & Development Specialist, Senior - BU

Posting type: Open

Categories: Utilities, Green-Collar/Environmental

Summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) opportunity for a professional to join the Environmental Stewardship and Compliance Division, as an OOC Senior Planning and Development Specialist to lead SPU's stormwater engagement work and community outreach efforts.

This team is responsible for implementing a community-centered approach to engaging the public in storm drain care behaviors which protect and improve water quality and reduce flooding. This includes implementing programs that center the needs of those most impacted, particularly youth, communities of color, low-income, immigrant, and refugee communities. 

This Temporary (external)/OOC (internal) opportunity is expected to last approximately 6-12 months. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. External candidates are [initially] non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the following:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan 

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.   

Examples of duties

Primary Job Responsibilities include:

• Building and implementing behavior change campaigns designed to shift public actions to protect water quality
• Setting goals, tracking metrics, and evaluating success of the stormwater public engagement program
• Identifying focus audiences and shaping campaigns to reach them
• Developing communications and project plans to outline campaign work
• Oversee budget spending - Ensuring regulatory requirements are met

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications

Experience:  Three (3) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities

Education: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a related field

*If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required


Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of urban stormwater systems
• Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills
• Experience developing and implementing communication plans
• Ability to convey complex technical information