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Salary: $33.26 - $40.52 HourlyLocation : Clallam County Courthouse, WAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 2026-14Department: Department of Community Development (DCD)Division: Environmental QualityOpening Date: 03/27/2026Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: TeamsterGrant Funded: Yes SummaryClallam County is seeking a motivated and environmentally passionate professional to serve as Streamkeepers Coordinator. This position leads a citizen-science-driven watershed monitoring and stewardship program, supporting the County's restoration and conservation goals. Responsibilities include collecting, verifying, analyzing, and reporting environmental data, as well as coordinating field-based monitoring efforts and maintaining data systems to ensure accuracy and usability.The Streamkeepers Coordinator recruits, trains, and supports volunteers; collaborates with agencies, partner organizations, and the public; and ensures program activities meet scientific and regulatory standards. Working with a high degree of independence under the direction of the Habitat Biologist Manager, this role manages multiple priorities while promoting community engagement and effective watershed stewardship.Note: Open Until Filled. First Review of Applications will be on 4/13/2026Typical Duties Analyze and interpret data collected to produce reports for County officials, natural resource professionals, agencies, NGOs, and the general public. Communicate with these audiences on general watershed-management issues as appropriate and possibleMaintain and upgrade the Clallam County Water Resources database, including both internal and external datasets as appropriate Upload appropriate data to the Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Information Management system at appropriate times (i.e., when required by funding sources or when Ecology issues a Call for Data), following all appropriate data-management protocolsDevelop and obtain appropriate approvals on monitoring programs, protocols, and Quality Assurance Project Plans in conjunction with local, state, and federal authorities, paying particular attention to current state Credible Data policiesDevise and maintain water quality sampling plansCoordinate with local, regional, and national programs and protocols related to watershed monitoring, stewardship, restoration, regulations, and planning efforts. Examples include, but are not limited to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Geological Service; National Water Quality Monitoring Council; Washington Departments of Ecology, Fish & Wildlife, and Natural Resources; Puget Sound Partnership; area Tribes; County and City governments; watershed-planning groups; Clallam Conservation District; and WSU Cooperative ExtensionAssess programming needs on an annual basis by communicating with County officials, natural resource professionals, agencies, NGOs, and the general public, with an emphasis on filling data gapsNegotiate Memoranda of Understanding and other agreements with partner individuals and entitiesSeek and secure funding sources to enhance programmingResearch and purchase optimal equipment and supplies to meet monitoring objectives within budget, and calibrate, maintain, and keep records on all equipmentRecruit, train, deploy, and document volunteers and staff assistants to implement program work scope; supervise their monitoring activities for data quality; and provide feedback as neededWork with volunteers and staff assistants to maintain compliance with the required annual County training as determined by Risk ManagementComply with County Policy with onboarding of volunteers and staff assistants Research, interpret, and communicate legal issues, such as property access, regulations on our activities and personal liability, to volunteers and partnersCreate field data-collection media and database-input forms to capture, validate, and store data collectedAssist volunteers in the field and office as needed; perform program tasks when volunteers are unavailableAssure and document implementation of our Quality Assurance Project Plan, revising as necessaryManage information in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and accepted professional standardsMaintain and update the Streemkeepers websiteDevelop a scope of work for each calendar year based on consultations, budget, and overall capacityManage budgets, contracts, and contractors according to County policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assigned Education, Training, & Experience Education and Experience RequiredRequires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description. EducationBachelor's degree in hydrology, ecology, environmental science, biology, geography, planning, or related natural resources field. Experience• Five (5) years of experience in water quality sampling, environmental monitoring, or related data collection activities; or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities• Education may substitute for experience as follows: - Bachelor's degree: two (2) years - Master's degree: three (3) years - Doctorate: four (4) years• Experience with community-level outreach related to natural resource conservation and restoration, including volunteer coordination• Experience using Microsoft Access or other relational database systems to enter, manage, and query data sets• Experience participating in or supporting groups focused on natural resource conservation and restoration• Experience with grant and/or project administration and implementation related to restoration or environmental projects• Experience monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of restoration or conservation project implementationPreferred / Additional Qualifications (Optional but Recommended)• Knowledge of SQL or other data query languages• Experience working with environmental data management systems or similar toolsFor a complete copy of the job description - click HEREAt Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.County Paid Benefits Include: Medical - Dental - Vision - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development ProgramRetirement: Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings ProgramVacation:Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave 11 Paid Holidays Annually New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday) Employment Vacation Donation Program Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.**Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.01 Describe your experience using and maintaining water quality sampling equipment, such as flow meters, Hobos, YSI units. 02 Describe your experience coordinating/scheduling volunteers. 03 Describe your experience writing/implementing SOPs/Protocols for monitoring stream sampling, including storm water sampling. 04 How would you reinvigorate the Streamkeepers program? Required Question