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Stormwater Technician

Purpose of Position: Assist the Stormwater Program Coordinator in implementing the NPDES MS4 Phase II Stormwater Permit.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist the Stormwater Coordinator in the development and implementation of a comprehensive education and outreach program.
  • Inspect existing stormwater management facilities to ensure proper function and communicate with property owners and operators to bring facilities into compliance.
  • Conduct reviews of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and inspect construction sites for adherence to erosion prevention and sediment control regulations.
  • Conduct stream investigations to identify sources of illicit discharge, including collecting samples from streams and performing basic lab work.

Auxiliary Job Functions

  • Assist the Stormwater Program Coordinator in the review of Stormwater Management Plans.
  • Perform site visits to address complaints of discharges into the stormwater system.
  • Assist the Stormwater Program Coordinator and other engineering staff with tracking, inspection, and record-keeping of private development projects.
  • Update and maintain Excel, MS Access, and GIS databases.
  • Attend stewardship events to form positive community relations through interactions, communications, and partnerships.
  • Aid in the preparation, data collection, tracking, and presentation of the annual MS4 permit report.
  • Perform field inspection and data collection using GIS inspection tools and survey-grade GPS units.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 Job Qualification Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field; or equivalent combination of college-level education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Working knowledge of environmental education, Green Infrastructure, and Low Impact Development.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with a broad spectrum of audiences, including the general public, construction contractors, public officials, and state and federal regulators.  Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with challenging individuals.
  • Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

  • Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Two years of experience in education, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
  • Experience using survey-grade GPS units for the collection of field data.
  • Experience working in the field, collecting and analyzing water samples.
  • Working knowledge of ARC GIS Pro & Online and/or AutoCAD.
  • Experience with graphical and written communication platforms and applications, including social media, website, and graphic design and editing.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
  • Basic understanding of water resources, infrastructure, and regulation.
  • Experience with geometric, hydrologic, and hydraulic design and construction of stormwater management facilities.

 CORE COMPETENCIES:  RVSS has identified the following core competencies as essential for success in this position.

INTEGRITY:  Must think and act ethically and honestly. Apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. Take responsibility for own actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

MISSION FOCUS: Must understand and support RVSS’ mission its core purpose for being. Believe in the mission, value it, and be committed to it. Communicate it to staff, stand behind it, and interpret its applications for others. Frequently refer to the mission and incorporate it into daily activities.

ORGANIZING AND PLANNING: Have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient.  Manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.  Plas, organize, and actively manages meetings for maximum productivity.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Be knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty.  Add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. Remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

Positive Impact: Make positive impressions on those around them.  Personable, self-confident, and generally likeable.  Optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do, excitement is contagious.  Energize those around them.

Creativity: Generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions.  Challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives.  Find new ways to look at old problems.  Encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.

 Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.  Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds while walking on uneven ground at construction sites and within stream beds on a regular basis.  Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over 50% of the work period while operating standard office equipment.

 Working Conditions: 

Approximately 50% of the work period will take place outdoors with exposure to all environmental conditions, hazards, and noise levels associated with field work and construction sites.  The remaining work period occurs under usual office working conditions, where the noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, interruptions, and background noises.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision is not a function assigned to this position.  May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.

 Supervision Received

Works within the Engineering Department under the general supervision of the District Engineer. May be assigned tasks by the Stormwater Program Coordinator.

GIS Technician

Purpose of Position: The GIS Technician will work with a wide variety of sewer and stormwater system data, develop and maintain sewer and stormwater system maps, GIS applications, forms, inspection tables, and migrate system data between GIS applications, databases, spreadsheets, and AutoCAD software. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintain, analyze, and process data to develop accurate sewer and stormwater system maps using Microsoft Excel and ESRI GIS suites.
  • Prepare customized maps for RVSS staff members and the public.
  • Address internal staff issues and questions about GIS applications and inspection forms.
  • Comply with quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and security of GIS data.

Auxiliary Job Functions

  • Assist the GIS Specialist and other Engineering staff in the migration of existing data from a variety of sources into existing or new GIS geodatabases
  • Export datasets and compile reports from GIS databases.
  • Coordinate with partner agencies to share and ensure the accuracy of GIS source data.
  • Conduct research using GIS tools and other available data.
  • Conduct field investigations to validate the data accuracy of existing District assets using survey-grade GPS equipment.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, other organizations and the general public.

Job Qualification Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced geographic information systems software knowledge, specifically ESRI GIS software suites.
  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS or geography with an emphasis on GIS, or equivalent combination of college-level education and experience to successfully perform the Essential Job Functions.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

  • None

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Working knowledge of basic office software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.

 CORE COMPETENCIES:  RVSS has identified the following core competencies as essential for success in this position.

  • INTEGRITY: Must think and act ethically and honestly. Apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. Take responsibility for actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
  • MISSION FOCUS: Must understand and support RVSS’ mission its core purpose for being. Believe in the mission, value it, and be committed to it. Communicate it to staff, stand behind it, and interpret its applications for others. Frequently refer to the mission and incorporate it into daily activities.
  • TECHNOLOGY SAVVY: Use technology to be successful in their organizational role. Value technology and understand the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive.  Proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve a competitive advantage.
  • Industry Knowledge:  Understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions.  Monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. Use this knowledge to further the organization's goals.
  • Functional / Technical Expertise:  Be knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty.  Add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. Remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. Isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. Involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources.  Find a balance between studying the problem and solving it.  Readily commits to action and makes decisions that reflect sound judgment.

 Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.  Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds regularly.  Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over 50% of the work period while operating standard office equipment.

 Working Conditions: 

Usual office working conditions are where the noise level is typical of most office environments, with telephones, interruptions, and background noises.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision is not a function assigned to this position.  May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.

 Supervision Received

Works within the Engineering Department under the general supervision of the District Engineer. Tasks may be assigned by the GIS Specialist.

 

To apply, please click here to download the application.  When completed, please send to employment@rvss-or.gov