Stormwater Green Infrastructure Technician

Position Summary

Perform duties in alignment with requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the integrity of the City's green stormwater infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

responding to illicit discharges to the stormwater system and maintaining green stormwater facility infrastructure, maintaining over 20 miles of urban streams, and operating and maintain various green infrastructure facilities (swales, planters, ponds, etc.) within the city. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Full-time 40 hours per week

AFSCME-represented position

12-month probationary period

Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday 6:30am - 5:00pm

• Performs maintenance on urban streams and green stormwater facility infrastructure, including clearing blockages, removing debris/trash and sediment, implementing integrated pest control programs, performing minor irrigation system maintenance, and repairing minor concrete issues. Uses as-built drawings, building records, and other records in plan review, facility assessments and inspections.
• Repairs and prevents erosion in stormwater quality facilities and urban streams.
• Recommends plants for use in stormwater quality facilities. Maintains and replaces vegetation in stormwater quality facilities and urban stream riparian areas. Implements other horticultural practices (propagation of plants, care of plants, weeding/removing invasive and noxious plants, watering, removing dead or dying vegetation, pruning, and transplanting).
• Investigates illicit discharges to the stormwater system. Assists in mitigating illegal stormwater discharges and works with the public to explain regulations and seek solutions. Develops data to support Municipal Code violation fines or penalties, following mandates and requirements in the DEQ-issued stormwater permit.
• Conducts field water quality sampling, following standard operating procedures; follows standard field sampling documentation procedures for chain of custody, sample planning, labeling, preservation and storage; performs common water quality field analysis (pH, Temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, Specific Conductivity) and reads/documents results. Calibrates and maintains field equipment to ensure sample representativeness.
• Collects and tracks data about green infrastructure projects, such as water quality monitoring and vegetation health assessments.
• Assesses stormwater green infrastructure functions, collects data and provides recommendations to enhance stormwater facility functions.
• Works on special projects related to stormwater green infrastructure.
• Implements stormwater best management practices (BMP) activities in City Stormwater Management Plan as required by the DEQ-issued stormwater permit, and tracks program activities for reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with local governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders on green infrastructure initiatives.
• Recommends and develops strategies for improving urban green infrastructure resilience in areas prone to flooding or other climate-related hazards.
• Performs as a member of a team, assisting with development of work group goals and objectives, and contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Trains and works with seasonal employees and assists other work groups. Provides assistance and training to other departments and divisions on green infrastructure operation and maintenance as needed.
• Conforms to all safety rules and practices, and performs work is a safe manner.
• Complies with all Administrative Policies. Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position.
• Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences. Responds to customer service requests, questions and complaints. Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and deliver service in a respectful and patient manner.
• Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.
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