Natural Resources Technician - Seasonal

JOB This position is for a seasonal assignment limited up to six months from date of hire.Make an impact: Join the City of Salem’s Stormwater Inspections Team as a seasonal Stormwater Inspections Technician (Natural Resources Technician) in the Public Works Department. The person in this position contributes to the Salem community by performing detention basin inspections designed to help mitigate flooding in Salem as a part of the City’s Community Rating System under the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The person in this position also helps protect local stream health by ensuring compliance with the stormwater inspections in accordance with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit and Stormwater Management Plan requirements. Learn and grow: This is a wonderful entry-level position for someone looking to get their feet wet in the environmental and stormwater fields. The person in this position will work with two other stormwater inspections staff to inspect detention basins, green stormwater infrastructure, and mechanical stormwater facilities in Salem.What you will do: The person in this position will assist the stormwater inspections technicians with both field and office work. Field work will consist of performing inspections of public and private detention basins, vegetated water quality treatment facilities, and mechanical stormwater infrastructure. Our goal is to inspect a minimum of 1100 facilities annually. Upon completion of training, the Natural Resource Technician will inspect facilities and perform field investigations independently. Office work will consist of organizing inspection information including locating, gathering, and organizing plans and as-builts, maintenance agreements, and additional information associated with the facility inspection and maintenance. There may be opportunity to provide outreach to private stormwater facilities owners as well to support the environmental outreach, natural areas, stream cleaning, and environmental monitoring programs.Lifting heavy objects with mechanical assistance is a common task of the job. Additional information on job responsibilities: Inspect, map, and record natural and mechanical stormwater treatment infrastructure. Conduct field data collection, analysis, drafting, and inspections. Assist with inventory and assessment of the City's natural resources and infrastructure. Update program plans, including field mapping, data entry, resource analysis, and characterization. Assist with public outreach for natural resources and stormwater-related programs, plans, and projects. Research grant opportunities and assist with application preparation. Conduct research, compile data, and prepare concise and clearly written reports and associated maps. What can we offer you for all your hard work?Paid sick time in accordance with City policies.Competitive payPosition schedule is 7:30 am – 4:00 pmWhat are the minimum qualifications?Must pass the pre-employment background check.Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.Associates degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, biology, natural resource, engineering, mathematics, or planning field, and two years of experience related to area of assignment, or any combination of education and experienceGIS, ArcMap, and/or other mapping software/handheld devices experience preferred.What you will bring along: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the following areasField techniques for accurate mapping, assessment, and analysis of natural resources and stormwater infrastructure. Engineering, mathematics, and planning concepts. GIS systems, devices, software, equipment, and development. Read and interpret maps, construction plans, and drawings. Knowledge of traffic laws, occupational hazards, and safety precautions. Basic plant identification knowledge. Communicate both verbally and in writing. Operate office computers, software, and equipment. Establish effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public. Organize on-going projects, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Produce accurate and legible maps or other information for reports, website, and reports. Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Physical RequirementsWork outdoors in all weather conditions, carrying gear and often working along busy roads. Must be able to work outside on uneven terrain and in inclement weather. Exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Perform tasks that may require stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, reaching, using manual dexterity, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity necessary to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and writing; visual inspections of environmental conditions. About us: Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions. The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.? If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!?Where can I find out more about the position?Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Natural Resources Technician.How can I apply?The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community. To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application. Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications. You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today! For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT AND MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE