Stormwater Program Specialist; Engineering Technician IV​/III

Position Summary

The City of Medford is looking for a Stormwater Program Specialist to join our Public Works Engineering team. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, fieldwork, environmental compliance, and working with others to solve problems. In this role, you will help protect local water quality while supporting responsible development throughout the community. Your work may include reviewing plans and calculations, conducting inspections, coordinating stormwater compliance programs, responding to drainage concerns, and working with engineers, contractors, property owners, businesses, and partner agencies.

This position is open until filled. First review date scheduled for Monday, July 27. Priority will be given to candidates who submit application on or before Sunday, July 26, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Years of experience
  • Engineering Technician III must have at least four (4) years of engineering or related technical experience.
  • Engineering Technician IV must have at least six (6) years of progressively responsible engineering technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, construction management, computer science, environmental science, or specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience; or,
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform specialized duties.
• Possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver's license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)).
• Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan.
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City.
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City.

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee.
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and employee’s (6%) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually.
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7.

• Coordinates, attends, and/or conducts various project development and delivery meetings and may include preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Communicates by phone, letter, electronically and in person with other City staff, public agencies, property owners, developers, engineering consultants, contractors, and the public. Provides information on public improvement projects and City codes, policies, and procedures; performs intake of complaints and may respond or route appropriately.
• Packages, writes, and reviews special provisions and specifications for public contracts.
• Develops project concepts; performing necessary computations; cost/benefit analysis; recommending design criteria; assisting in plan review processes.
• Computes material quantities and cost estimates.
• Solicits bids and prepares bidding documents for public contract advertising.
• Performs project management duties, including preparing contracts, change orders, and cost and pay estimates. Serves as liaison between City and contractor, checking progress of work, etc.
• Performs field inspections and onsite visits to check plan/scope accuracy, proper construction, and…