Environmental Data Specialist (Port of Seattle)

The Port of Seattle is seeking an Environmental Data Specialist to
ensure environmental data is accessible and useful to our customers
and clients. The Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing
international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific
Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and
commercial fishing. The Port's vision is to be the cleanest, greenest,
most energy-efficient port in the nation. This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of an organization that is a recognized leader
in aviation, commercial and environmental activities. This position
supports the Port's outstanding record of compliance, reduces risk
associated with environmental liability, promotes data-driven decision
making, and furthers the Port's environmental management objectives
and business priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed.

Environmental Data Acquisition:
Files electronic data, reports, bore/well logs, and communications on
SharePoint collaboration site. Files hard copies as required by law or
Port of Seattle standard operating procedures. Efficiently designs
mechanisms and data flow that will format and load electronic data
(spatial, field and analytical data) into the Environmental Management
Information System (EMIS). Ensures data quality and remedy problems as
needed. Enters bibliographic information and other metadata regarding
reports, communications, regulatory publications, etc. into the EMIS
database. Formats and submits project data to WA Ecology's EIM
database if required. Maintains and edits GIS databases and Vector and
Raster GIS data.

Environmental Data Management:
Maintains and improves functionality of EMIS database, MS Access User
Interface, SQL Server database, GIS and other data management tools
currently in use. Coordinates and manages the interaction of other
Port data systems to fulfill environmental data needs and reporting.
Ensures that EMIS conforms to POS standards and legal requirements.
Develops standard operating procedures related to data management.
Evaluates and acquires new software or hardware to support
environmental information management. Procures and manages laboratory
and consultant contracts needed to support SEP data acquisition and
GIS objectives. Promotes data-driven decision making and furthers the
Port's environmental management objectives and business priorities.

Data Output and Analysis:
Ensures data is available and useful for customer/client needs using
existing relational databases, queries, and GIS. Evaluates, manages
and deploys technological tools to improve data accessibility and
utility, including visual presentation tools, analytical models, and
data sharing platforms for customers/clients. Expands Seaport
Stormwater GIS to include EMIS and other environmental datasets.
Generates geospatial reports and presentations as requested by
customers/clients. Coordinates with SEP Project Managers and others to
support current and upcoming GIS and database data acquisition and
management needs. Provides information extracts to support Freedom of
Information Act requests for environmental data. Establishes
sustainability goals related to data acquisition and management.
Establishes performance metrics related to data acquisition, data
management and customer/client service functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, OTHER WORK CHARACTERISTICS:
Storing and retrieving information, communicating information among
systems, and understanding the interaction between people and
information systems. Data acquisition methods, sampling techniques,
laboratory analytical methods, chain of custody and validation work
flow. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,
SharePoint, Office, Explorer and VBA/SQL programming SQL Server design
and maintenance, relational databases, queries, data reports, data
administration and trouble shooting. ArcGIS experience, including
maintaining and editing Vector and Raster GIS data. Geodatabases, with
knowledge in ArcSDE, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and 3D Analyst
experience a plus. Familiarity with federal, state and local
regulatory programs a major plus, including Resource Conservation &
Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA), Model Toxics Control Act
(MTCA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) , and Dredge Material Management Program
(DMMP). Soil, sediment and water quality sampling methods and
protocols a plus.

Strong planning, coordination, communication and task management
skills. Ability to direct and manage work of laboratory and consultant
contractors. Communicate complex technical matters to technical and
non-technical audiences. Customer/client service focus. Accommodate
changing work priorities and schedules while meeting deadlines. Foster
strong professional working relationships and think strategically
about leveraging data assets to improve return on investment in
environmental programs and information management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A combination of education and experience
equivalent to: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science,
Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Engineering,
Information Science, Computer Science, or related field. One (1) year
of GIS certification program or experience. Two (2) years of
experience serving customers/clients in data acquisition and
management, including relational database administration and
associated technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: MS/MA Degree and/or a minimum of five (5)
years of focused experience in areas listed in minimum requirements.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programming/modeling.

TO APPLY:
All applications must be submitted through the Port's career site
http://www.portseattle.org/jobs by Friday, November 4, 2011, at
midnight (Pacific Time) to be considered.

We strongly encourage applicants to combine their cover letter and
resume into one document before applying for a Job Opening.

The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed
to diversity in the workplace.


Location: Port of Seattle
Compensation: Minimum $56,394 to Midpoint $70,473, DOE