Environmental Services Specialist

Announcement #  Closing Date:
January 8, 2025 Salary Range: $5,603 - $6,934, per month

The ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST I is full-time, 37.5 hours, Civil Service and represented by a Union.

Columbia County is looking for an energetic person to join our team! Land Development Services is the best source of information related to land use, zoning, permitting, building construction, dividing land, and other general land development in unincorporated Columbia County. We provide technical assistance and information to help take projects from idea to reality.

Perform environmental compliance work in conducting plan reviews, surveys, inspections, and investigations related to the administration of various county environmental regulations including but not limited to on-site sewage, floodplain regulations, wetland/riparian area protection, and stormwater/erosion control.

Equivalent to a four-year degree in environmental science or related field. Four years’ of increasingly responsible experience in environmental science or related field in order to obtain certification. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.

Possession of, or the ability to become registered as an Environmental Services Specialist trainee with the State of Oregon. Must obtain certification as an Environmental Services Specialist within two years of hire. Must possess or obtain Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification within 90 days of hire. Must obtain 10 credit hours of soils science training. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability insurance.

Preference given to those currently certified.

Knowledge of the theory and practices of environmental science and environmental health. Knowledge of state and county codes relating to each program. Skill in permitting software programs and Microsoft Office products. Skill in report composition, effective communication practices, interpretation and enforcement of statutes, rules, codes, ordinances, and conditions of approval.

• Organize, prioritize, and produce an accurate work product and meet deadlines. Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
• Perform natural resources field and research investigations and develop mitigation measures.
• Effectively conduct inspections related to the program.
• Comprehend and interpret statutes, codes, rules, ordinances, correspondence, complaints, reports, and conditions of approval. Uniformly apply laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Join our team – Columbia County online application must be completed – Apply today!

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All successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening prior to hire.