Septic/Onsite Wastewater Supervisor
Job ID: 107884
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $93,209.97 - $125,833.42
Hourly Pay Range: $44.812484 - $60.496838
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Are you passionate about protecting water quality?
• Do you want to make a difference within the community by providing solutions for onsite wastewater needs of property owners and contractors?
• Are you ready to share your technical knowledge, expertise and leadership with the Septic/Onsite Wastewater Team?
• Do you envision yourself in a role that allows you to use your leadership skills to develop and support employees, to foster a collaborative work environment, and to contribute to organizational effectiveness and success?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?
If you answered YES to the questions above, please read on!
Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our Septic/Onsite Wastewater Team as a Septic/Onsite Wastewater Supervisor.
If selected for this position, your main focus will be on supervising and overseeing a team that conducts soil investigations to determine the feasibility of septic/onsite wastewater system installation. The Septic/Onsite Wastewater Team is also responsible for plan review and inspection of new, existing or failing onsite wastewater disposal systems consistent with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations and County codes.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a role that provides technical expertise as well as leadership for a high-functioning team responsible for processing one of the highest volumes of onsite wastewater permits in the State of Oregon. You will support this team by overseeing planning, budgeting, project definition, project management, and policy development. This is a "hands on" supervisory role that requires working in the field, conducting site evaluations and system inspections, as well as review of applications for construction permits and change-of-use authorizations.
This position will allow you to work in a large and geographically diverse environment, including urban and rural lands, resort communities, small rural communities and large tracts of agricultural and forest lands. The County's significant landforms include seven major rivers and the serene backdrop and outdoor activities that Mt. Hood offers.
We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in the application of onsite wastewater regulations, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to foster a collaborative, environment with a strong focus on core values and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to maintain, develop and enhance our operations.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Registration by the State of Oregon as an Environmental Health Specialist or Wastewater Specialist (which typically requires either a Bachelor's Degree with 45 science credit hours and two (2) years of experience or a Graduate Degree in Science and one (1) year of experience)
• Please note:
• Registration in another state, or equivalent qualifying combination of education and experience, will temporarily fulfill this requirement provided Oregon registration can be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Additional registration information for Environmental Health Specialist certification, including reciprocity requirements, can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Environmental-Health-License.aspx
• Additional registration information for Wastewater Specialist certification including reciprocity requirements, can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo/pages/board-environmental-health-waste-water-license.aspx
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• Experience interpreting and administering regulations related to environmental health, and/or septic, onsite, or decentralized wastewater systems
• Experience reviewing plans and applications, and conducting wastewater or environmental health field inspections
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading or overseeing a group of professionals (Note: Lead work experience is defined as/includes leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training)
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role including assigning work, training staff, preparing and reviewing team or individual performance appraisals, correcting performance deficiencies and recommending corrective actions
• Experience working on collaborative efforts across various departments and/or multi-disciplinary teams to address common issues, develop effective solutions and process improvements, and/or promote innovation
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Schedule and assign daily work, including inspections, permit review and public service.
• Develop and implement program policies.
• Collaborate with other program supervisors and managers on departmental process improvements.
• Conduct site evaluations and system inspections.
• Review permit applications and wastewater system construction plans for compliance with DEQ and County regulations.
• Respond to customer questions and concerns.
• Train and mentor staff and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Assist with budget development and monitoring.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
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VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
mailto:Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6135564
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