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Overview

The City of Gresham, Department of Environmental Services, is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Limited-term Environmental Specialist II position within the Water Resources Division. This position will support the Regulatory Water Services Program.

This is a limited duration position, through June 30, 2019. Based on upcoming fiscal year budget approval, the City may extend the position to a maximum of two years.  A flexible schedule may be an option for the qualified candidate who would like to work 32 – 40 hours/week; to be determined with mutual agreement between the chosen candidate and the City.

The Program’s main purposes are to ensure compliance with wastewater regulations, and cooperation between local jurisdictions and businesses. Our team works with over 500 commercial and industrial businesses to meet local, state and federal water quality requirements. The City holds Wastewater and Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits.

As Oregon’s fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity.  Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go ‘one step beyond’ to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.  Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work, and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Come build the future with us.

Position Description

You’ll be part of a team working to protect water resources in Gresham and east county. Your primary role will be to support the Industrial Pretreatment Program. You’ll also have opportunities to learn about and work with Gresham’s utility rates and help prepare manual wastewater bills for large businesses. You’ll be involved with the business inspection program and have opportunities to work with businesses in the food service, automotive, and dental sectors, and businesses located within well field protection areas, to help them protect our water resources. You’ll also help with reporting to our regulatory agencies and contract cities. These include the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Water Resources, and the cities of Portland, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale, and the Rockwood Water People’s Utility District.

Work you’ll be involved with. To start out, you’ll be assisting with Industrial Pretreatment Program permitted business compliance. Some of the tasks you’ll be responsible for include the following.

• Perform monthly Self-monitoring Report (SMR) compliance review and data input, flag for potential violations.
• Prepare annual reports for five-year average annual, average dry weather, and average wet weather wastewater contributions for each permitted business.
• Perform monthly review and data input for quarterly reporting on contract city flows.
• Interface with Wastewater Treatment Plant operator on permitted business discharge permits and discharge sampling and lab reports.
• Prepare permitted business Fact Sheet revisions and updates so that they mirror permits.
• Determine permitted business eligibility for annual compliance awards; prepare awards and coordinate delivery.
• Maintain records according to Industrial Pretreatment Program regulations and City procedures.
• Assist with business inspections and reporting.
• Work with businesses to complete environmental surveys; screen for businesses that should be included in one or more of the regulatory compliance areas.
• Help coordinate compliance and education and outreach elements of the Mercury Minimization Plan for the dental business sector.
• Help administer elements of the Hauled Waste Plan for Schools.
• Prepare manual wastewater bill estimates for large businesses and local jurisdictions.
• Help with education and outreach activities, including development of materials and staffing tables at community events.
• Attend and participate in monthly Association of Clean Water Agencies Pretreatment Committee meetings, and regular Department, Division and team meetings.
• Participate in training to advance your professional knowledge and proficiency in our program.

Once you become settled in your primary tasks, your responsibilities may broaden to include the following.

• Assist with water conservation education and outreach activities, including development of expanded programming to support water rights.
• Assist with implementation of expanded well field protection areas, which includes working with City and community stakeholders.

Your contributions to our teams will be valued. We appreciate individuals who bring the following attributes to our programs: high, positive energy; open and honest communication skills; strong work ethics; desire to learn and help others; flexibility; professional expertise learned and gained through experiences. Attention to detail is absolutely critical to the success of this position, as is the ability to process and document information. Your experience with water sampling techniques and lab review and analysis will help you become proficient at this job. Exceptional organization and records-management skills are a must for this position.
You’ll report to the Environmental Program Manager and you’ll work under an experienced professional in the Industrial Pretreatment Program. You’ll also have opportunities to work with other team, Division, Department and City staff as we all strive to achieve a “One Water” approach to providing services to our diverse community.

Qualities we’re looking for:

• Collaborative:  An outgoing professional who values partnerships and forms relationships to get things done.
• Practical:  An organizer and planner who thrives on details and can meet deadlines.
• Inventive: A strategic problem-solver who enjoys a challenge and thinks outside the box.
• Nimble:  A quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Curious:  A continuous learner who asks questions, explores new tools and strives to meet the changing needs and expectations of the organization and community

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Regulatory water principles, practices and compliance methods (wastewater, drinking water and stormwater).
• Wastewater, drinking water and stormwater utility infrastructure, delivery methods and measurement systems.
• State and federal laws related to wastewater, drinking water and stormwater.
• Technical and non-technical reporting and report-writing.
• Presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Data research, gathering and analysis methods.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Basic math and algebraic calculations.

Ability to:

• Collect field data, evidence, analyze information, and make recommendations regarding results.
• Monitor wastewater discharges for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports, billings and related follow-up activities.
• Maintain current, accurate paper and electronic records.
• Conduct field investigations and inspections.
• Follow safety precautions at all times.
• Learn and apply current and new city, state and federal codes and regulations.
• Communicate effectively and establish positive working relationships with the public, business/industry representatives, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback, maintain flexibility, and respond to changing conditions with a positive attitude.
• Physically perform the job responsibilities.
• Maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Work in and be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma and 6 years’ experience in a technical or research-related environmental position -OR-
• Associate degree in Environmental Science and 4 years’ experience in a technical or research-related environmental position -OR-
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and 2 years’ experience in a technical or research-related environmental position -OR-
• Master’s degree in Environmental Science or closely related field may be substituted for all or a portion of requested experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated collaborative team experience
• Demonstrated experience in records management to meet compliance requirements

Selection Process

Required application materials include:

•  A complete online application (do not put ‘see resume’ in any fields)
• A letter of interest summarizing how your knowledge, skills, and experience relate to the position
• A resume
• Completion of the required supplemental questionnaire

To apply: Click the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting.

A review of all application materials submitted will determine candidates to be invited to an interview. Incomplete applications may not be considered. We anticipate holding interviews the week of February 11, 2019. Candidates will be notified through email. Some email providers may block these messages, therefore, candidates are encouraged to visit the inbox within GovernmentJobs.com for updates.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing, or by phone to 503-618-2549, upon submitting the required documents.

Veteran’s Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran’s preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation,  gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2549 or HR@GreshamOregon.gov.
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