{"id":37554,"date":"2021-02-18T13:16:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T21:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37554"},"modified":"2021-02-18T13:16:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T21:16:42","slug":"job-water-botanical-csa-ii-community-service-aide-ii-portland-water-bureau-portland-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-water-botanical-csa-ii-community-service-aide-ii-portland-water-bureau-portland-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Water Botanical CSA II (Community Service Aide II), Portland Water Bureau (Portland, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$14.56 – $26.52 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2010 N Interstate Ave, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Casual<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bureau<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Portland Water Bureau<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021-00106<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/portlandor\/jobs\/2984703\/water-botanical-csa-ii-community-service-aide-ii<\/a><\/div>\n
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Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3\/1\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Position<\/dt>\n
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\nThe Portland Water Bureau is seeking an applicant with a botanical background to assist in the collection of field data and invasive plant control!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The position is a Community Services Aide II. \u00a0\u00a0The Botanical CSA (Part-Time Seasonal) would start as early as March 1. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The botanical CSA would work approximately 2-3 days per week (16-30 hours per week). \u00a0 The botanical CSA will report to work at Sandy River Station, located near the confluence of the Bull Run and Sandy rivers in Sandy (adjacent to Dodge Park). \u00a0Their work would focus on invasive plant surveys and control, vegetation restoration efforts, GIS data entry, and other assigned duties.<\/p>\n

The CSA will work under the direction of Water Bureau staff but at times will do field work both on their own and in a small team. \u00a0 The CSA may be cross-trained to perform other biological duties as assigned by the Water Bureau.<\/p>\n

Candidates may be required to work during inclement weather conditions and must have the physical ability to walk over uneven or steep terrain.<\/p>\n

\nDetails for this position:<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nType of appointment \u2013<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Part-time, up to 1400 hours\/year
\nReporting Location\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013Sandy River Station
\nSchedule\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 16-30 hours per week, 2-3 days per week
\nPay range<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0$13.23 -$22.00<\/div>\n

The anticipated pay rate for the successful applicant is based on the years of school completed, post high school, in environmental sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Anticipated Hourly Pay Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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In the first year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$13.23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Completed 1 year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$14.75<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Completed 2 years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$17.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4 years or more<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$22.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This recruitment is for a seasonal employee. \u00a0 Seasonal employees may work up to a maximum of 1,400 hours per calendar year, but the actual hours will depend on the duties assigned. \u00a0They may receive holiday and sick leave depending on their work schedule and hours worked. \u00a0They are not eligible for retirement or health benefits.<\/p>\n

City of Portland Core Values:
\nAnti-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\u00a0<\/strong>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why work at the City of Portland?<\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>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\u00a0<\/strong>ALL\u00a0people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day.\u00a0\u00a0If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.<\/p>\n

Work Location<\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as \u201cfull-time remote\u201d could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote\/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.<\/p>\n

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This position is not benefits eligible.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n
To Qualify<\/dt>\n
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The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n
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  1. Ability & experience<\/strong>\u00a0to demonstrate data recording and record keeping<\/li>\n
  2. Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0identify native and invasive plants<\/li>\n
  3. Ability & experience<\/strong>\u00a0in invasive plant removal<\/li>\n
  4. Ability to\u00a0<\/strong>assist with vegetation restoration efforts<\/li>\n
  5. Ability<\/strong>\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a0use devices with GIS\/GPS tracking to locate plant populations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Applicant must also possess:<\/strong><\/p>\n