Engineering Technician III

Job Summary

This is an internal-only recruitment, open only to those who are currently employed with the City of Salem at the time of the job announcement's closing.

Make an impact: The Stormwater Inspections Technician III/Lead is a vital member of the Stormwater Quality Section of Public Works. As a member of this group, the successful candidate will act as the lead of the inspections team performing inspections of mechanical and green stormwater infrastructure, for both public and private facilities, to help the City maintain compliance with its MS4 NPDES stormwater permit and Stormwater Management Program. The ultimate goal of the Stormwater Facility Inspections Team and Program is to reduce urban stormwater runoff pollution and provide clean water flowing through streams in Salem.

Learn and grow: Stormwater management is a growing field, and this position will provide the successful candidate many opportunities to develop and use a variety of skills. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a great team environment, the City of Salem is a great place to work.

What you will do:The Stormwater Inspections Technician III/Lead is responsible for leading the inspections team in performing inspections of private and public stormwater treatment facilities using a mobile app to support the City's stormwater permit. As part of the Stormwater Inspections Team, you will help problem solve issues found during field inspections of both vegetated green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and mechanical infrastructure. The Stormwater Inspections Technician III/ Lead is also responsible for most communications with private stormwater facility and detention basin owners. On occasion, this position supports other workgroups including Stormwater Operations and Maintenance, Environmental Outreach, Natural Areas, Stream Crew, and Environmental Monitoring.

This is a physically demanding job that includes working in the field year-round and lifting and moving heavy objects.

The ideal candidate will be able to apply their knowledge of and skills with moderately complex, technical, sub- professional engineering for working with public and private stormwater infrastructure; be a team player, but also be able to work independently; be customer service oriented and able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences; be comfortable working with ArcGIS and Cityworks, have an understanding of stormwater permits and the relation to the inspections work conducted, and have a knack from problem solving.

Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Work with the supervisor and stormwater inspections team to ensure that all stormwater treatment facilities are inspected as scheduled.
• Use existing mapping software application and devices to inspect public and private stormwater treatment infrastructure, which include but are not limited to rain gardens, swales, treatment wetlands, ponds, detention basins, pervious pavement, hydrodynamic separators, tree boxes, and mechanical treatment filters.
• Open and complete inspections in the City's asset management database (Cityworks).
• Photo document onsite inspections.
• Ensure customer service excellence while performing inspections, interacting with the public, and conducting site visits and follow up inspection meetings.
• Work with other staff to solve problems in the field and with software application and platforms.
• Work respectfully with coworkers and the public.
• Research engineering plans, as-builts, plat documents to determine proper facility documentation. Ensure accurate updates are performed.
• Update relevant documents, when needed.
• Provide annual report information.
• Perform addition inspections of the complex and airport, as needed.
• Be traffic safety conscious and trained.
• Be trained on confined space entries.
• Work with other departments and divisions to address workflow needs and information.

What can we offer you for all your hard work:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.

• Competitive pay.

• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.

• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.

• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Voluntary long-term care.

• Employee wellness program.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee health clinic.

• Position schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

• Hybrid potential:

• Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office (at the PW Operations Building) 3 days a week and remotely for the rest with manager approval after an initial introductory period. This is subject to change based on business needs.

• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What 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.
• Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or mathematics, and three years' experience in engineering and drafting, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

What you will bring along:

• Ability to independently plan and prioritize work for completion.
• Skill to effectively provide technical assistance and work direction to subordinate personnel.
• Knowledge ofland surveying and the use of appropriate instruments.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to read plats, as-builts, and engineering plan detail.
• Knowledge of and skill in inspection methods and materials and testing techniques.
• Ability to read engineering maps and records.
• Skills in problem solving in the field and office.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with other employees, contractors, and members of the public.
• Use modern office equipment including personal computers, software, and other technology.
• Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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.

A full-service City, Salem 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 has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.

The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and is currently working on a wide variety of capital improvement projects including: water treatment and distribution facilities, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, drainage facilities, parks, airport facilities, streets, bridges, traffic signals, and urban development projects. The recent Community Improvement Bond includes capital improvement projects for streets, bridges, parks, building renovations, and new building construction, adding $300 million to the current $280 million Capital Improvement Plan and providing at least 10 years of funded infrastructure to be delivered by our team.

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 forEngineering Technician III

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.

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