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The\u00a0<\/strong>Bureau of Environmental Services<\/strong>\u00a0is seeking a Wetland Technician to join the team!<\/strong><\/p>\n Position Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is looking for an individual to support the Biological Sciences Team in the Environmental Information Division. \u00a0This position supports BES’s Wetland lnventory Project (WIP) by assisting with wetland determinations and functional assessments in Portland, Oregon. \u00a0Primary duties require the ability to identify, record, and properly analyze dominant plant species, hydric soil indicators, and wetland hydrology indicators per the Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region. Additional duties include classifying wetlands, noting wetland habitat features, and identifying areas for investigation using aerial maps, soil surveys, the National Wetland Inventory, and other resources. \u00a0This position will also assist with data management, GIS mapping, analysis, and quality control.<\/p>\n Position Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n Limited-term with a maximum of 1400 hours per calendar year (25 to 40 hours per week).<\/p>\n Start Date: February 2021<\/p>\n End Date: Current funding is available through June 30, 2021. \u00a0If the requested budget for Fiscal Year 21-22 is approved, funding will extend through June 30, 2022.<\/p>\n Desired Skills and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trained in wetland delineation methodology by attending a training course.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience conducting on-site wetland determinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience conducting off-site wetland determinations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Knowledge of wetland plants and plant communities found west of the Cascades.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to key out unfamiliar plants to species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with ESRI Collector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with iPads\/iOS and Tablets running Android OS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with Microsoft OneDrive and cloud computing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access to complete data management and analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong sense of organization and responsibility with an ability to work as part of a team and individually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bachelor\u2019s degree, or currently enrolled and working towards a degree, with course work in environmental science, botany, soil science, hydrology or similar disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n City of Portland Core Values:<\/strong><\/p>\n Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility<\/p>\n These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City’s core values, please click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why work at the City of Portland?<\/strong><\/p>\n The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in\u00a0ALL<\/strong>\u00a0people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day.If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.<\/p>\n The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits please click\u00a0here.<\/p>\n Work Location<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status (firefighter, vehicle mechanic, street maintenance, etc.). \u00a0In the future, current positions classified as \u201cfull-time remote\u201d could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote\/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.<\/p>\n This position is not eligible for benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to demonstrate experience with one of the following: conducting a wetland delineation,\u00a0or<\/strong>\u00a0attendance of wetland delineation training course,\u00a0or<\/strong>\u00a0experience with wetland restoration fieldwork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to sight-identify common native and non-native plant species found in Portland.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to carry a backpack and shovel over rough terrain during inclement weather.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Valid driver’s license and ability to drive BES work vehicle or personal vehicle to fieldwork sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/dd>\n \u00a0An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.\u00a0Do not attach materials not requested<\/strong>. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.\u00a0Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and\/or final selection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n **<\/strong>PLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: The eligible list generated from this recruitment\u00a0<\/strong>may<\/strong>\u00a0be used to fill future vacancies**<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Recruitment Timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Posting: \u00a012\/07\/20 – 1\/4\/21<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Applications Reviewed: 1\/4\/21<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Eligible List week of: by 1\/11\/21<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Selection Phase Begins: week of 1\/11\/21<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Job Offer: February 2021<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n **Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must submit the following to be considered for the internship:<\/p>\n Work Status<\/strong>: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Veterans’ Preference:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, attach a copy of your DD214\/DD215 and\/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations:<\/strong>\u00a0If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Equal Employment Opportunity:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. 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