ORACWA posts water quality related jobs of interest to our members.
Most are with member organizations, but some are with state or federal regulatory agencies and not-for-profit organizations focused on water quality issues.
Utility Worker III – Water Distribution
Grants Pass, Oregon
- Job Type: Full Time
- Wage Range: $20.69 to $26.18 Hourly
- Closing Date: 10/08/2019 at 5:00 pm
Are you a leader looking to further your career in Water Distribution? Then, take a look at this new opportunity for a Utility Worker III with the City of Grants Pass Water Distribution Team!
| Minimum Qualifications: |
| A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of directly related experience in a utilities environment are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. |
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class C and Commercial Driver’s License Class B with tanker endorsement
- Forklift Certificate
- Oregon Certified Flagger
- OHA-DWP Water Distribution III
- Backflow Inspector or Tester Certificate
- Competent Person Certificate – Trenching
- Confined Space Supervisor Certificate
Link to job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grantspassor
Watershed Monitoring Field Aide
City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
Portland, OR
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time Internship
- Pay Rate: $14.56 – $26.52 hourly
- Closing Date: 9/27/2019
The Bureau of Environmental
Services is looking for an individual to support the Science Integration
Division (SID) within Watershed Services. This position provides support for
the SID team by performing a variety of duties including assisting with
environmental data collection, data entry, and data management to support the
Watershed Restoration Project Effectiveness Monitoring Program. This position
requires a well-organized individual with knowledge and experience using
established protocol to collect instream, riparian, and wetland data. This is a
temporary seasonal position that is not eligible for benefits.
Position Schedule:
- Limited term with a maximum of 1400 hours per year (25 to 40 hours per week).
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- End Date: June 2020 with a potential option for a one-year renewal
- This position is not benefit eligible.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge or experience in conducting environmental monitoring such as instream low-flow habitat and high-flow inundation monitoring, and riparian assessments.
- Knowledge or experience with ESRI ArcGIS, specifically ArcMap.
- Familiarity with ESRI Collector.
- Familiarity with iPads/iOS and Tablets.
- Familiarity with Microsoft OneDrive and cloud computing.
- Strong sense of organization and responsibility.
- Ability to work as part of team and individually.
For more information & to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor?page=3
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Public Works
Wilsonville, OR
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $27.34 – $34.87 Hourly
- Closing Date: 9/29/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Overview
Oversees and implements the City’s Industrial Pretreatment
Program. This position implements programs protecting the City’s water
resources, sewer treatment systems, and public health by working with
commercial and industrial customers to control discharges of harmful pollutants
to the environment. Works directly with industrial and commercial customers to
assure their discharge control systems are permitted and functioning properly;
works with the community to increase awareness and gain compliance with the
City’s and State’s regulatory requirements; and works closely with the City’s
Community Development Department, Wastewater Treatment plant staff, and Public
Works staff.
The Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator reports directly to the Public
Works Director. Supervision or budget administration is not normally a function
of this position, but the employee may occasionally act as a lead worker on
projects.
This is a journey-level, specialized class that independently performs a wide
variety of environmental compliance duties, including field inspections, public
outreach, and preparing and filing reports with the appropriate regulatory
agencies. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex
work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.
The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities of the City’s
Industrial Pretreatment program. Successful performance of the work
requires skill in coordinating programmatic activities and department work.
This class is distinguished from the Public Works Director in that the latter
is responsible for technical and functional direction over division staff and
has management responsibility for related programs, functions, and activities.
Click link below for more information and to apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wilsonville?
Mechanic
City of McMinnville
McMinnville, OR
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $4,034 – $5,150/month, depending on experience
- Closing Date: September 27, 2019 at 11:45 pm
Duties: The primary responsibility of this position is to perform routine preventive (equipment inspections, minor adjustments, lubrication, alignment and rotation), corrective (rebuilding, troubleshooting and repairing equipment), and predictive maintenance (vibration analysis, bearing analysis, and electrical measurements) on the City’s Class IV Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and associated pump stations, along with orders and maintains an inventory of parts and supplies; maintains shop; prepares written reports, schedules work and maintains records; develops and maintains hazard analysis for assigned tasks; and coordinates work with contractors and vendors.
Qualifications: Knowledge of diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, alignment, instrumentation, and rebuild methods for various types of equipment; computerized record keeping system; routine preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance methods; current employment and safety laws. Skills in proper tool and instrument usage; reading and understanding blueprints and drawings; use of computers for report writing, generating spreadsheets, and using databases; and communicating effectively with others.
To Apply: Submit an official City of McMinnville employment application and cover letter describing why you are the best candidate for this position electronically to hr@mcminnvilleoregon.gov.
Additional Information: Please visit the City’s website at www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov, call (503) 434-2328 or email hr@mcminnvilleoregon.gov. The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Systems Analyst II
City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
Portland, OR
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $65,811 – $109,491 annually
- Closing Date: September 23, 2019
THE POSITION:
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)
is hiring a Business Systems Analyst II to support the
Environmental Investigations Division. This Division collects, evaluates,
manages and delivers environmental data to support decisions made by most major
programs within BES, as well as by other City Bureaus. The primary purpose of
the Division is to function as a technical data hub to support bureau mission
and objectives, such as regulatory compliance, watershed assessment, wastewater
and stormwater management, treatment plant process control, property
acquisition, remediation, source control, and utility design and
construction. The Division works with a variety of observations and
measurements, including but not limited to: laboratory analytical data; flow,
velocity, and level data from stormwater and sanitary sewer system assets;
ecological data; rainfall data; and subsurface characterization data.
This data management position has been created to help ensure that the bureau
and ratepayers are getting the highest value out of the data in which we have
invested. Development and implementation of data management standards and
protocols, coordination of database systems, and process improvements in the
path between data generators and data users will support strategic initiatives
related to responsive and adaptive decision-making and service delivery.
BES is a dynamic organization that provides sewage and stormwater collection
and treatment services, protects surface and ground water quality, and works
for clean rivers and healthy watersheds. The Bureau’s vision is to be
recognized as a trusted service provider and innovative environmental leader
through a demonstrated commitment to our mission and our community.
To Apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor
Senior Engineering Associate
City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
Portland, OR
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $40.87 – $52.10 hourly
- Closing Date: September 11, 2019
THE POSITION:
Continue your engineering career as a Senior Engineering Associate
with the City of Portland! Enjoy the ability to have work life balance while
also being challenged to perform intermediate to complex engineering and
project management work.
Senior Engineering Associates perform intermediate to complex engineering and
project management work. The work involves applying advanced technical
engineering knowledge to the solution of municipal engineering problems in the
planning, design, construction management and maintenance, and review of
impacts to the City’s infrastructure: water, sewage, drainage, streets, parks
and traffic management systems, often through development proposals. Senior Engineering
Associates are responsible for managing several projects at once. Work is
performed independently but under the direction of a professional engineer.
Some positions may require a valid state driver’s license.
Some SEA positions will be responsible for performing technical plan review of
the existing infrastructure system through development and utility installation
proposals. These positions will have a dynamic workload managing multiple
reviews for building permits, land use cases, public work permits , and
franchise utility proposals with critical deadlines.
To Apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor?page=2
Water Quality Regional Manager – Pendleton DEQ
Pendleton, Oregon
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $69,936 – $102,972
- Closing Date: Please see below.*
Job Description:
Protecting Oregon’s ecosystem and precious natural resources is not only our passion, it’s our mission. DEQ’s goal is to support a healthy and sustainable environment that supports Oregon’s communities and diverse economies. Just like our waterways distribute sustenance and life for the diverse regions of our state, the Water Quality Program’s mission is to protect and improve Oregon’s rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater quality. If you feel as committed to this work as we do, then let’s work together to listen, lead and craft innovative solutions that will protect and restore the resources that make Oregon special.
The Department of Environmental Quality leads this important work by developing and implementing water quality standards and improvement plans and providing resources for communities to build and upgrade local treatment facilities. Your vision and solutions oriented leadership approach will be critical to implement key priorities and help to refine critical processes that support the timely issuance of required permits. We are looking for our next Eastern Region Water Quality Permit Program leader to continue to foster a collaborative and family-centric workplace.
The Department of Environmental Quality strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of the people we serve. DEQ fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to create workplace environments where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, physical stature, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation and any other factor applicable by state or federal law.
What you will do!
- You will lead a dedicated group of professionals ensuring that program deliverables are met related to inspections, permit issuance and other critical regional implementation work.
- You will collaborate with other water quality program managers to identify key program and policy priorities while developing an implementation strategy to address these program deliverables.
- You will serve on the Eastern Region and Water Quality Program-wide Management Teams.
- Partnering with staff and fellow managers across the state, you will identify and support actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the permitting process.
- Foster a fun and dynamic work environment that focuses on accountability and supports an inclusive work place where all can come to work and thrive.
* Please note: First review of applications will take place on August 18th, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted after the date of first review until a sufficient pool has been received.
For more information and to apply please go to: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Pendleton—DEQ/Water-Quality-Regional-Manager_REQ-17012
AUTHORITY MANAGER
Pacific City, Oregon
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: $85,000 to $125,000
- First review of applications: August 25, 2019 (open until filled)
The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA) is located in Pacific City, on the Oregon Coast. PCJWSA is a publicly owned water and wastewater special district governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The Authority serves approximately 1,400 homes and businesses in a 2.7 square mile area within the unincorporated community of Pacific City and Woods. PCJWSA operates on a FY 2019/20 budget of $9.1 million and with 9 full-time employees. Under the general direction of the Board of Directors, the Authority Manager is responsible for water and sanitary services provided within the PCJWSA service boundary, including related financial, administrative, operational, and technical management. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience directly relevant to job duties, including 5 years as a supervisor. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of responsibility for a Grade III or higher tertiary activated sludge facility, Grade III or higher wastewater collection system, Grade II or higher water distribution system, and Grade I or higher membrane surface water treatment plant. (Please see the complete position profile for additional credentials information.) For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/, click on “Open Recruitments” and then click the position title. To apply, click on “Apply Online” and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: August 25, 2019 (open until filled).
Biogas Utilization Program Manager (Analyst III)
City of Portland, Oregon
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: $72,530 to $131,248 Annually
- Closes: 7/22/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) seeks a highly-skilled Program Manager who will oversee the Biogas Utilization Program. Under general direction of a Group or Division Manager, the position plans, organizes, manages and directs the development, implementation and administration of the renewable gas commodity. The position leads and participates in efforts to build program support and participation with internal and external program stakeholders; and performs related duties as assigned.
For more information and to apply, go to City of Portland Job Opportunities.
Public Information & Education Analyst
City of Springfield, Oregon
- Full Time
- Salary: $49,878 to $77,022 depending on experience
- Closes: Friday, 7/26/2019
The City of Springfield is seeking to fill a Public Information & Education Analyst position. This position actively designs and presents information to increase awareness and understanding of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission’s (MWMC) mission to protect the community’s health and environment by providing high-quality wastewater services to the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area in partnership with Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. The position may also perform work for the City of Springfield’s stormwater program, along with other services for the City’s Development and Public Works Department.
To view the job posting, you can click on the link below, then view all jobs, then the public info and education analyst.
Wastewater Division Manager
City of Redmond, Oregon
- Full Time
- Salary: $75,996 to $93,408 per year
- Closing: 8/2/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
Oversees the staff and activities of the City of Redmond Wastewater Division. Manages and participates in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, irrigation site, and stormwater drainage facilities. Responsible for regulatory compliance with wastewater and stormwater regulations. These requirements include DEQ Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Wastewater Permit; Reclaimed Water Management Plan; Biosolids Management Plan, Groundwater Monitoring Plan, Industrial Pretreatment Program, and DEQ WPCF Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit.
For more information and to apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/redmondor
Engineer – Civil (OPEN CONTINUOUS)
City of Portland
Full-Time $45.49 – $55.28 Hourly
The City of Portland is seeking candidates for multiple civil engineer positions to support the planning, design, construction, and other aspects of our public infrastructure. Civil Engineers complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting policies, and determining work assignments. Civil Engineers have a variety of professional engineering responsibilities depending on the Bureau and Division they work within.
Additional information is available on the City’s website.