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The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide technical support and program assistance related to City water resource programs and projects.
\nExamples of Essential WorkThis class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.<\/p>\n
Acceptable Experience and TrainingTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
\nBachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Engineering Science, Geology or a closely related field and two years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.<\/p>\n
LICENSING\/CERTIFICATIONS:
\nDepending on assignment, some positions may require:<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE OF:<\/p>\n
SKILL IN:<\/p>\n
Additional InformationCITY OF HILLSBORO’S CORE VALUES:
\nEmployees at the City of Hillsboro are expected to exemplify the behaviors set forth in our Core Values as follows:
\n\u2022\u00a0Excellence in Public Service
\n\u2022\u00a0Respect for Diverse Voices and Ideas
\n\u2022\u00a0Responsiveness in Customer Service
\n\u2022\u00a0Tradition of Reliability
\n\u2022\u00a0Stewardship of the Public Trust
\n\u2022\u00a0Leadership with Ethics and Integrity
\n\u2022\u00a0Culture of Teamwork and Communication
\n\u2022\u00a0Emphasis on Innovation<\/p>\n
Employees are also expected to promote a positive work environment and to be effective and collaborative team members, while providing responsive municipal services to the citizens of the City of Hillsboro.<\/p>\n
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
\nPositions in this class typically require: standing, walking, talking, grasping, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation. Depending on assignment, position may require climbing, occasional standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.<\/p>\n
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and\/ or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and\/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and\/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.<\/p>\n
Incumbents may be subjected to occasional travel and environmental conditions such as hazardous materials and weather conditions.<\/p>\n
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Water Resources Specialist
\nWater Department \u2014 HP# 2021-14<\/p>\n
Human Resources Department Phone 503-681-6455 Fax 503-615-3459 Web Hillsboro-Oregon.gov\/Jobs<\/p>\n
The City of Hillsboro\u2019s Water Department provides water to over 88,000 customers and is a partner and the managing agency for the Joint Water Commission, which serves over 365,000 customers! With this responsibility to our community, it is essential we have the highest performing and most diverse team possible: That\u2019s where you come in!<\/p>\n
Strong candidates for Water Resources Specialist will have the ability to tell the story and convey the meaning behind the numbers. This clarity assists the Water Department and the Joint Water Commission to make sound, data-based decisions and recommendations while maintaining a high-level of drinking water reliability. This ability will be expressed through a mixed skill set that includes recognizing trends in data, supporting watershed protection projects, creating graphics and reports on findings, and presenting technical information to a range of audiences including the public. Proficient data analysis and writing skills will be necessary for success.<\/p>\n
The Water Resource Specialist will work closely with a wide-variety of people including: water distribution and treatment operators, staff in other City Departments, JWC partner agencies, non-profits, and the public to solve every day problems and create environmentally-sound, data-driven solutions.<\/p>\n
The City of Hillsboro is growing great things,
\nincluding people and meaningful careers!<\/p>\n
Pay Range
\n$53,569 \u2013 $70,494\/year
\nStarting Salary
\n$53,569 \u2013 $65,175\/year
\nDepending on qualifications<\/p>\n
Terms
\nFull-time, non-exempt position with benefits<\/p>\n
Close
\n11:59 pm, August 24, 2020<\/p>\n
Benefits
\nFor extensive Benefit Package: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov\/Benefits<\/p>\n
To Apply
\nHillsboro-Oregon.gov\/Jobs<\/p>\n
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.<\/p>\n
Current\/Upcoming Projects:
\n\u2022 Creating summary reports and data dashboards in Seeq.
\n\u2022 Mapping customer\u2019s that have received conservation rebates.
\n\u2022 Assisting on a grant-funded project to update a source water protection plan and reduce the potential of harmful algal blooms in the watershed.
\n\u2022 Contributing to the creation of a new Hometown Tap.<\/p>\n
Primary Responsibilities:
\nThis position will support a variety of projects related to source water (rivers, streams, lakes), drinking water quantity, and individual customer\u2019s water use. They will have one eye on the natural environment and one eye on the built infrastructure.
\n\u2022 Track and report trends in water availability, water treatment, and customer demands. Compile, summarize, analyze, and display data generated by the Department and outside sources, and housed in specialized databases.
\n\u2022 Research and analyze information related to past, present, and future water consumption.
\n\u2022 Assist implementing source water protection programs in coordination with several stakeholder organizations.
\n\u2022 Support source water protection projects to understand the watershed and reinforce environmentally responsible land uses.
\n\u2022 Engage with members of the public on water topics and respond to customer inquiries and concerns.
\n\u2022 Aid in providing customer rebates for purchase and installing of water saving devices and personalized customer water audits.
\n\u2022 Develop and generate graphics, memos, and reports<\/p>\n
Work is typically performed in an office. This position does not typically perform work outdoors or in a laboratory.<\/p>\n
Knowledge of:
\n\u2022 Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and\/or ordinances;
\n\u2022 Water industry and conservation practices
\n\u2022 Natural resources management or environmental science concepts including earth processes;
\n\u2022 Positive and effective customer service and stakeholder engagement principles;
\n\u2022 Educational outreach principles and methods;
\n\u2022 Mathematical concepts and research and analysis methods;
\n\u2022 Applicable technology;
\n\u2022 Modern office equipment.<\/p>\n
Acceptable Experience and Training
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Engineering Science, Geology or a closely related field and two years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Experience with R, Tableau, or GIS is desired, but not required.<\/p>\n
Human Resources Department Phone 503-681-6455 Fax 503-615-3459 Web Hillsboro-Oregon.gov\/Jobs<\/p>\n