The PositionJob Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M-Th 7:00a-4:30p, every other Friday 7:00a-3:30p.
Work Location: 6543 N BURLINGTON AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97203
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 (PTE-17) . To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page .
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Are you passionate about your local environment and have a sense of adventure? Are you a collaborative team player who would rather work outdoors and apply your skills outside the walls of a cubicle? Are you a recent high school or college graduate seeking experience in an environmental profession? Maybe you are a perfect candidate for a
Field Science Technician Trainee position.
The Environmental Information Division of the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a
Field Science Technician Trainee to join our Field Operations team.
The
Field Science Technician Trainee program is a structured on-the-job training program, typically lasting approximately two years, with established work performance measures and goals. The Trainee works with experienced Field Science Specialists and Technicians to build skills in a wide variety of environmental monitoring disciplines, and to provide essential data to support BES projects, programs, and regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion of the training program, Trainees will be eligible for appointment as a Field Science Technician.
What you’ll get to do: - Learn to conduct a wide range of environmental monitoring techniques. Techniques include utilizing equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to sample and monitor: industrial wastewater; sewer flows; surface waters; watershed health; biological communities, including fisheries and macroinvertebrates; stormwater; groundwater; and more. Perform maintenance and troubleshoot monitoring equipment.
- Perform physically demanding fieldwork. Daily fieldwork may involve: climbing steep stream banks; operating motorized and non-motorized watercraft; performing work in manholes, sewer pipes, and other confined spaces; working in and around traffic; performing heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds); and working in inclement weather and at irregular hours.
- Implement data management and quality procedures. Approximately 20% of this position is spent in the office for recordkeeping, data entry, and organizational activities, including but not limited to: database management, analyzing and summarizing monitoring data, entering water-quality and watershed data, and managing electronic and paper files.
- Be a part of a high-performing service-oriented team. Work assignments are shared to ensure worker health and safety, utilization of team expertise, and ongoing delivery of reliable, valuable, quality, and cost-effective technical services.
The
Field Science Technician Trainee performs their work in a team setting with technical and professional environmental staff under the direction of the section manager and guidance of Field Science Specialists and Technicians.
About the Bureau of Environmental ServicesThis is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are reimagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:
- We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
- We value our customers and partners.
- We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
- We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
- We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
- We urge respectful communication and transparency.
- We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
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, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)
Questions?Terrol Johnson, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To QualifyApplicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their résumé and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge of basic environmental monitoring techniques, practices, and procedures to collect field data and samples.Ability to perform detailed work neatly, accurately, and efficiently.Ability to learn and operate a variety of computer software programs to record and analyze data, maintain technical files, and prepare maps, plans, records, graphics, documents, and reports.Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of physical and biological sciences and their relationship to environmental monitoring.Ability to work well in a diverse team setting, demonstrating accountability for individual assignments as well as productive collaboration with teammates to accomplish work objectives in an equitable manner.
Additional Requirements- A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
- Ability to routinely enter confined spaces, including manholes and sewers, and work in rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to perform very physical and strenuous work under hazardous working conditions, significant traffic risk, and potential exposure to unknown chemicals.
A typical way of demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is to
demonstrate, at a minimum, graduation from high school, trade school or vocational school, or G.E.D. equivalent; supplemented by courses in environmental sciences or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between August 19, 2024- September 2, 2024
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc. ) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested . E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: week of
September 2, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of
September 16, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
STEP 4: Selection (Interview):
September 30, 2024 - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
STEP 5: Offer of Employment: October
6, 2024 STEP 6: Start Date: TBD
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Additional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following: - Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers
How to Apply Classes once per month
. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 9/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
