UTILITIES SPECIALIST - CLEAN KITSAP PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County is seeking a dynamic environmental professional to fill this critical role focused on protecting the community’s natural beauty and public health. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in environmental management while making a lasting impact on the health and safety of Kitsap County's diverse communities and pristine landscapes. You’ll be stepping into a well-established and respected Clean Kitsap program, ready to guide field-focused environmental cleanup and illegal dumping prevention efforts into the future.

This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on environmental work, safety leadership, and public service for an experienced professional ready to take the next step in their career. As our Clean Kitsap Specialist, you’ll serve as both a subject matter expert and field leader, responsible for performing litter and illegal dumpsite cleanups across public lands and rights of way, while also collaborating with other departments and community partners.

As the Clean Kitsap Specialist, you will:

• Remove and transport litter and illegally dumped materials from public rights of way and county-owned lands while keeping the community updated and informed about cleanup progress
• Coordinate cleanup projects with other departments, government agencies, contractors, community partners, volunteer groups, and residents to restore and improve public spaces
• Direct safety protocols and training programs for all cleanup activities, developing job site safety plans and ensuring compliance with solid and hazardous waste management regulations
• Support public outreach and education efforts related to litter and illegal dumping, and occasionally assist with volunteering and community outreach events
• Oversee equipment and resource management, maintaining environmental cleanup supplies, tools, and specialized equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Drive data collection and reporting initiatives, tracking daily activities, labor hours, materials usage, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with other departments and local governments, providing specialized illegal dumping remediation expertise and assisting with multi-jurisdictional cleanup efforts
• Ensure traffic control and work zone safety, providing flagging services and maintaining safe environments during roadway cleanup operations

What you bring:

• Professional Experience: Three years of maintenance experience in solid waste, or moderate risk waste cleanup and removal operations or related.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of solid and hazardous waste management protocols, illegal dumping enforcement and cleanup procedures, and safety regulations governing waste handling and transportation
• Leadership and Coordination Skills: Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams including contractors, volunteers, and staff while providing effective training and safety oversight in dynamic outdoor environments
• Transportation and Equipment Operation: Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, capability to operate county vehicles, and experience with utility and dump trailer maneuvering in various terrain conditions
• Community Engagement: Strong customer service orientation with ability to respond professionally to public inquiries, resolve dumping complaints, and build positive relationships with community stakeholders

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Lead worker experience in environmental or maintenance operations
• Demonstrated success working with and training volunteer groups
• Right-of-way work experience with traffic control knowledge
• Specialized training in hazardous materials handling or environmental remediation

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements:

• Washington State Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of appointment.
• First Aid/CPR Certification: Must obtain certification within one month of hire.
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training: Must complete training within one month of hire.
• Flagging Certification: Must complete flagging certification within one month of hire.
• Coaching the Experienced Driver Training: Must complete training within one month of hire.

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Clean%20Kitsap%20Specialist.pdf

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive candidates may be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
• Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass a medical/physical evaluation, including audiometric testing, conducted in accordance with WAC 296-817-400.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check and driving record check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Driving Requirements The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
• Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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