What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Resources Technician Temporary Assignment position at City of Bend?
The City of Bend Water Services Department is currently accepting applications for two (2), temporary Environmental Resources Technician positions. One (1) will report to our Stormwater team and one (1) will report to our Water Conservation team. This opportunity is a non-represented, FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible) position.
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The City of Bend Water Services Department is currently recruiting for a temporary Environmental Resources Technician.
The temporary Environmental Resources Technician position is seasonal providing assistance with water conservation and/or stormwater program efforts that may include irrigation system evaluations, water use analysis, compliance inspections of stormwater quality facilities, creation/editing of maps and data using GIS, creation and distribution of outreach materials, basic office tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, typing, and database entry. This position may also require working one-on-one with homeowners, business owners, and property managers, thus requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Successful candidates will be:
Adept at quickly and effectively adapting to different working environments and personality types;
Reliable, and have a great attendance record;
Excellent communicators, with strong foundations in customer service;
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite at a proficient level;
Experienced in general office/clerical settings;
Proficient with data entry;
Knowledgeable of natural resources, water conservation, stormwater. quality, erosion control, or similar environmental areas of study.
Temporary positions are 'at will' non-represented, and limited-benefits eligible. Temporary employee benefit information can be found on the benefits tab under Temporary Medical Only Benefits.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:
The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
Attached formal Resume and/or Cover Letter (required)
Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here.
Application deadline is Friday, April 11, 2025 (04/11/2025) at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Time.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
General:
Represent the City of Bend Utility Department in a professional manner.
Perform various routine office tasks such as copying, scanning, filing.
Data entry into applicable databases and/or computerized mapping systems.
Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
Distribute informational door hangers or other education materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Water Conservation Program:
Conduct efficiency evaluations of landscape irrigation systems, and analyze indoor water use to identify conservation potential.
Collect necessary data in the field to complete water use analysis for customer evaluation reports.
Advise and educate customers on outdoor water use trends in the City of Bend, understand and convey the basic principles of plant-soil and water relationships and how it relates to water management in the landscape.
Perform Water Waste outreach to uphold Bend Water Use code including acting as a community conservation ambassador, identifying locations of water waste and connecting customers with resources to meet compliance. Document water waste instances and report to conservation staff for tracking.
Stormwater Program:
Collect field data and evaluate condition of stormwater facilities, best management practices and/or stormwater outfalls to the river.
Advise and educate the public on water quality protection measures and prevention of illicit discharges.
Assist with erosion control inspections for stormwater pollution prevention.
Support compliance with the City of Bend’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Water Pollution Control Facilities Underground Injection Control Systems (WPCF UIC) permits.
Knowledge of:
Environmental practices and sciences, preferably knowledge of one or more of: water quality, water conservation, ecology, horticulture, or similar;
Basic computer and iOS operating systems, Microsoft Office;
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
Basic filing and recordkeeping principles;
Basic mathematical principles and data analysis using MS Excel;
Customer service/communication skills;
Basic safety principles.
And preferred (but not required) knowledge of:
Landscape and irrigation best management practices and irrigation efficiency evaluation methodology; and/or
Stormwater quality and quantity management principles and practices
Field work and data analysis (required);
Using computers and related mapping software applications (GIS);
Use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Writing and data analysis;
Excellent organizational skills;
Filing;
Data/Entry Keyboarding;
Performing mathematical calculations;
Using modern office equipment;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), prior work and/or completed higher education courses in water conservation, natural resources/ecology, horticulture, stormwater management, landscape construction, erosion control inspection; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Salary : $45,760 - $52,000
