Environmental Program Coordinator
Job ID: 107681
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.
https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $87,447.48 - $110,710.34
Hourly Pay Range: $42.042059 - $53.226127
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:
• 12 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 days 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 County position represented by AFSCME.
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/0ba19b44-48f0-49be-b1a9-ee10ea543777
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a skilled Environmental Program Coordinator to join our dedicated team in environmental program management. If you are selected for this position, you will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the development, implementation, and administration of environmental utilization programs with countywide impact. The Environmental Program Coordinator will develop, implement, and monitor environmental compliance, pollution prevention, toxics reduction, climate mitigation, and reuse programs. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will apply their considerable knowledge of relevant environmental protection laws and regulations, and support compliance with environmental requirements from federal and state authorities. This position regularly engages internal and external clients, stakeholders, and County staff, with responsibilities in coordination, planning, decision-making, and leading work.
Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We're on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• At least one (1) year of experience planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities involved in environmental programs
• Experience organizing and managing data and records
• Experience preparing clear, concise written reports and correspondence
• Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders, such as officials, industrial users, the public, and/or consultants
• Experience providing excellent customer service and answering customer questions and/or complaints
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical, biological, and/or ecological sciences or related field of study
• At least one (1) year of lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, and standard and custom databases
• Experience writing compliance reports for state or other regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated experience delivering educational programs, working with and interacting with the public
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and clearly present information
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• 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.
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
*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:
• Develops and recommends program policies, design, priorities, and operational and administrative procedures; plans, organizes and implements work activities to meet established program goals and objectives within an assigned area; prepares, schedules, coordinates and implements work plans with assigned professional and technical staff performing pretreatment, stormwater, and reuse program activities; analyzes and resolves work problems; coordinates operations with other staff and personnel within and outside of the district.
• Serves as internal coordinator on pollution prevention, industrial pretreatment, private stormwater, environmental monitoring, climate mitigation, and/or energy conservation projects; solicits and coordinates external technical support from financial or regulatory entities; researches, coordinates, and implements environmental compliance or energy projects; coordinates with management to facilitate NPDES testing and permitting activities related to storm and surface water management; participates in the development of goals and programs for WES, industrial pretreatment, source control, or reuse programs; maintains data and reports on program activities and performance results.
• Reviews, researches and reports on federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, compliance orders and court decisions relating to environmental protection issues; recommends policy and procedure changes to comply with environmental regulations; reviews and evaluates impact of federal and state standards and requirements on department operations and activities; works with representatives of regulatory agencies to resolve technical and compliance issues and to explain program activities and objectives; ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and regulations; serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, staff engineers, and biologists, to develop and implement pollution reduction, environmental restoration, and reuse programs.
• Evaluates consultant proposals and qualifications and recommends selection; administers and oversees relevant consultant contracts; leads the preparation of reporting activities to WES, DEQ, other regulatory agencies, and cities with which the County has inter-jurisdictional contracts; coordinates program activities with other staff and outside agencies; participates in developing program partnerships with external agencies and organizations; assists in development of multi-agency agreements.
• Responds to and resolves agency concerns with environmental and safety practices; maintains records and assists in preparing regulatory compliance reports; responds to concerns from private businesses or landowners; schedules and coordinates facilities inspections on industrial facilities and may perform inspections of facilities as necessary; performs laboratory testing in field and preserves samples for further analysis; participate in audits conducted by regulatory agencies; leads the preparation of responses to audits and inspections from regulatory agencies; gathers and evaluates data for assigned projects; leads in the development of rule changes, enforcement procedures, and permit policies; works with County leadership to implement sustainable options.
• Maintains program and regulatory databases; leads the implementation of compliance oversight and environmental management systems; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Recommends applicable program budget items and priorities; monitors program expenses; assists in tracking and forecasting program expenditures.
• Leads the investigation and response into slug/unusual discharges, non-compliant biosolids quality, or non-compliant effluent quality; determines cause or pollutant causing biosolids or discharge quality concern; reviews industrial reports for regulatory compliance; maintains records regarding compliance reports and monitoring status; identifies industries in non-compliance with permit standards and local, state, or federal regulations; pursues appropriate action through civil or criminal enforcement processes; responds to calls concerning spills, illicit discharges, or biosolids application; records incident details into applicable databases; identifies, coordinates, and conducts follow-up activities, including monitoring and enforcement; initiates and lead staff in conducting enforcement actions under the direction of the Environmental Service Supervisor and legal counsel.
• Leads and coordinates the work of regular and temporary employees; provides daily work direction; plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work; trains and provides technical assistance to staff; provides input to management regarding work performance; participates in the hiring process; facilitates participation of team members in work activities; acts on behalf of the unit supervisor and/or performs special projects as directed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Working knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing and contract administration; basic techniques of supervision; sampling technique and equipment; principles of basic chemical reactions; basic sewage treatment plant operations and processes; storm and surface water management; principles and practices of pollution prevention and toxics control to protect water and biosolids quality; chemical and physical characteristics of urban stormwater, industrial wastewater, and biosolids; Federal, State and District environmental regulations applicable to environmental programs and NPDES permit requirements; industrial processes used by industry pretreatment systems; District pretreatment policies and procedures; soils, agricultural practices and geography of Clackamas County; environmental, traffic and safety laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of double and triple axel trucks, tanker trailers and the land application of biosolids; climate mitigation pertaining to assessing vulnerabilities and risks and developing reports, policies, or outreach to address vulnerabilities and risks; computer software applications used for GIS, mapping, compliance tracking and documenting and reporting on biosolids, reuse and energy program activities; principles of public outreach, engagement; construction principles and standards.
Skill to: Coordinate completion of projects within established budget and time guidelines; oversee, train and lead the work of assigned personnel; incorporate team participation in decision making; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with the public, private businesses, industrial users, fellow employees, consultants, and federal, state and local officials; compose clear, concise written technical reports and correspondence; prepare and deliver presentations to the regulated community and the public; provide technical support and public education; develop and maintain agreements with partners, where applicable; compile and analyze data; use computer software programs associated with environmental management and compliance activities; read and interpret technical engineering documents and other GIS data; make mathematical calculations using fundamentals of algebra and geometry; conduct field investigations and inspections, exercising professionalism while implementing enforcement actions; think and act strategically in a regulatory environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties require physical labor, including walking, reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending, balancing, climbing, shoveling, fine motor control, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, and push/pull up to 70 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to bacteria, viruses and toxins in wastewater, chemicals, exhaust fumes and dust, loud noises, and vibration. Some duties involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations, such as streets, live sewers, confided underground areas and on elevated platforms.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
KSchaefer@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5817031
