Environmental Technician I

The bureau currently has one vacancy with the Spill Protection and Citizen Response (SPCR) Section and we will use this eligible list for future vacancy.

About the position within the Spill Protection and Citizen Response (SPCR) Section
 
SPCR provides response to sanitary sewer releases, emergency spill response to the environment and City sewer/drainage infrastructure, and investigates environmental code enforcement violations.  The Tech I position provides basic intake duties. SPCR receives an average of 150 resident complaints and staff reports of pollution spills and sewage releases per month.
 
As an Environmental Technician I in SPCR, you will:
 

• Intake citizen and staff reports of potential spills and overflows via email and telephone hotline.
• Develop daily activity report from Excel or other data management system for email to established distribution list.
• Perform data entry into Excel or other data management systems to track and classify complaints and staff response.
• Support Duty Officers though supplying vehicle, paperwork, and equipment.
• Record complaint information and work with SPCR staff to triage and prioritize responses; develop an initial investigation file with records research, e.g. GIS, TRACS, BES databases, PortlandMaps, and map creation. 
• Support data management and regulatory reporting through data conversion, data entry, data cleanup, and standard report generation for quality assurance. 
• Prepare and process contractor invoices for payment.
• Ensure effective communication with the public, SPCR staff, and other professionals.

About the position within Industrial Stormwater (ISW) Section
 
The Industrial Stormwater team prevents and minimizes pollution in stormwater discharges and controls non-stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial businesses. The Tech I position helps to implement ISW’s Columbia Slough stormwater outfall basin source control inspection program.
 
As an Environmental Technician I in ISW, you will: 
 

• Research and compile current industrial and commercial businesses in select Columbia Slough City outfall basins
• Assist in in researching and documenting property drainage information and prior BES interactions with industrial and commercial businesses in select Columbia Slough City outfall basins
• Assist with inspecting industrial and commercial businesses to identify environmental concerns or non-compliance issues associated with stormwater discharges and assist with documenting inspection findings during and after site inspections 
• Assist is generating supporting exhibits for any enforcement actions issued as a result of site inspections
• Conduct outreach to regulated businesses regarding their stormwater discharge requirements

This classification is represented by the PROTECT17).  To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES).   Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720

City of Portland Core Values: 
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here.
 
Why work at the City of Portland? 
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
 
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.  

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement 
Work Location 
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:   
 

1. Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures for maintaining and setting up both manual and electronic files.
2. Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for archiving and retrieving map and drawing information and data gathering and research techniques.
3. Ability to learn and interpret codes, rules, regulations, and policies and to apply these to a variety of customer requests.
4. Ability to communicate technical information orally and in writing to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to learn and operate a variety of computer software programs to record and analyze data, maintain technical files, and prepare maps, plans, records, graphics, documents and reports 
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions with limited supervision and perform detailed work simultaneously on multiple tasks.

Applicants must also possess:

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by the date of hire

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
 
** PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
 
Recruitment Activity Schedule:

• Job Posting closes: 4/24/2023 
• Applications Reviewed: 4/17/2023- 4/28/2023
• Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 5/01/2023 
• 1st Round of Interviews: Late May
• 2nd Round of Interviews (if needed): Late April
• Job Offer: June/July 2023 

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: 

• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested.  E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
 
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
 
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
 
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skills to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
 
Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or starting in April 2023 you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session.  If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month. 
 
Contact Information
Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

Salary : $27 - $34