BES Engineering Services CSA II w/ City of Portland

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5408076/bes-engineering-services-division-pprp-csaii

Note: This is a casual Community Service Aide (CSA II) position with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Community Service Aide II for the Engineering Services Division, within the Private Property Retrofits Program (PPRP) to partner with private landowners to install stormwater management systems such as rain gardens, pervious pavers and drywells to help alleviate stormwater flows to public infrastructure. This position will conduct outreach to past program participants and survey past project sites to collect data on plant health, system functionality, and maintenance experiences. These efforts will help inform and update current PPRP designs and practices to help improve facility longevity and ease of maintenance. Additionally, the position will support the day to day management of the program’s drainage inquiry hotline and email, connecting community members with resources and supporting the work of senior staff.

What you’ll get to do: 

• Conduct outreach and connect with the public
• Survey past PPRP projects sites
• Field assessments including photo documentation and field data collection
• Coordinate follow-up maintenance efforts and technical assistance as requested
• Data management/entry of survey results and field inspections
• Create a findings report to inform future project implementation
• Support program staff by responding to and managing the drainage inquiry hotline and email

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:

• Knowledge of maintenance of stormwater management techniques such as rain gardens, pervious pavers and drywells
• Ability to perform well in a range of public interactions and the ability to work with private landowners to assist with stormwater facility maintenance and technical assistance
• Proficiency with ArcGIS
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with plant maintenance and care; ability to identify invasive plants
• Proficiency using MS Office suite
• Skill with records research and site evaluation
• Experience fostering inclusivity and equity