Wastewater Operations Specialist - Continuous

Job Appointment

Full-Time

Mon-Fri. 7 am to 3:30 pm

5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97203

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The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Operations & Maintenance Group (O&MG) is seeking a Wastewater Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team of highly qualified people to assist in process areas, planning and carrying out lockout/tag-out procedures, assist with producing standard operating procedures (SOP's) and procedural documents for Operations staff, and many other Operations-related activities. This position may assist with or provide training and coordination of process area-specific work for the 44 wastewater operators within the O&MG Operations Division.

All work is carried out under general supervision with a heavy emphasis on coordination with all plant staff.

This is a journey-level position, and it is desired that the applicant will be able to demonstrate 5+ years of increasing responsibility in the field of Wastewater Treatment. It is also desired that the applicant possess an Oregon Level III or above Wastewater Treatment System Operation certification. The successful applicant must have the ability to quickly familiarize themselves with plant processes and act as a system expert within the Operations Division, and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment reflective of living and working in a multicultural society.

This position performs a variety of specialized technical tasks in support of Operations staff within the O&MG. Work involves the gathering of data from shift reports collected from the treatment facilities and processing that data into a variety of regulatory and operational reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance of process control functions, NPDES spreadsheet summaries, plant operations records, periodic reports, and personnel schedules.

• Participate in long and short-term projects
• Conduct and oversee process experiments
• Carry out product testing
• Solve complex operating issues
• Support other crafts in performing and preparing for maintenance tasks
• Assist with the collection and/or compilation of data for regulatory reporting purposes
• Research new technologies
• Collaborate with engineering, construction services and maintenance crafts

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 who 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, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Questions? Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter, terrol.johnson