Wastewater/Stormwater Specialist

Position Summary

Perform duties in alignment with requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the integrity of the City's wastewater and storm water systems. Responsibilities include maintaining system operability, minimizing system overflow occurrences, and protecting the investment made in the infrastructure by being responsive to customer concerns and/or system failures. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Full-time 40 hours per week

AFSCME represented

12-month probationary period

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in theposition description.

Essential Functions

Inspects, installs, connects, maintains, cleans, operates, tests, and repairs all appurtenances associated with the City's wastewater and storm water systems as they relate to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Maintains access to system manholes, taps, and pipelines.

Responds to complaints regarding illicit discharges, plugged sewers, flooding and odors. Assesses and evaluates situation, explains findings to leadworker or supervisor. Contacts business owners and residents in area where services may be interrupted and explains when repairs will be completed.

Maintains stormwater detention facilities, water quality ponds, and urban streams. Performs inspections, riparian area maintenance, vegetation and debris removal, channel management and bank stabilization.

Uses computerized television inspection equipment to analyze and rate facilities for consideration of needed future maintenance.

Incumbents may be assigned primary responsibility for the Vector Control Program. Responds to customer concerns and baits for rats in the sanitary sewer system, and addresses trapping needs for nutria, opossum, and other mammals in the surface water piping system and urban stream areas of Corvallis.

Responds to emergency calls, including after-hours response within required timeframe. Position may involve working overtime and on weekends as needed.

Maintains job-site safety for co-workers and the general public including traffic control and minimization of hazardous conditions.

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment used in the wastewater and storm water systems.Identifies system needs and assists with planning and scheduling maintenance and repairs.

Maintains wastewater and storm water system operation and maintenance records and reports with the use of various computerized maintenance management systems. Maintains daily records and reports pertaining to activities, equipment and materials utilized, consistent with local, County, State and federal requirements.

Coordinates with other Public Works work groups and provides services, data and information as needed for successful completion of work and/or projects. Provides project acceptance for new infrastructure and ensures integrity of wastewater/storm water system infrastructure.

Performs as a member of a team, assisting with development of work group goals and objectives, and contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives.

Assists and directs seasonal employees and other work groups as needed.

Conforms with all safety rules and practices, and performs work is a safe manner.

Complies with all Administrative Policies. Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences. Responds to customer service requests, questions and complaints. Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and delivers service in a respectful and patient manner.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintain regular job attendance.

Operates and drives vehicles and/or equipment safely and legally.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of work experience in wastewater or surface water maintenance fields. Experience must include installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with this type of infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Journey level skills in underground pipeline work, plumbing, equipment operation, and construction.

Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and the ability to apply these concepts and construction practices to ensure the integrity of the system. Ability to read blue prints and interpret maps.

Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety practices, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations, particularly in regards to work in confined space and/or hazardous conditions.

Effective communication, analytical, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey information and respond appropriately to concerned or irate customers.

Ability to get along well with co-workers.

Ability to use a computer and associated software and programs for tracking, inventory and work assignments.

Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

Special Requirements

Oregon DEQ Wastewater Collection System Operator Grade I certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment.

Oregon Wastewater Collection Grade II certification or ability to obtain within three (3) years of appointment.

State of Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators license and Fur Bearers license are required if assigned the primary responsibility for the Vector Control Program.

State of Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators license is required if assigned the primary responsibility for wastewater/storm water root foaming preventative maintenance activities.

First Aid and CPR certification; ODOT Traffic Control, Confined Space Entry, Forklift Operation training, NASSCO PACP/MACP/LACP Certification or the ability to obtain/complete within one (1) year of appointment.

Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License. Ability to obtain an Oregon Class A commercial driver's license, with tanker and air brake endorsement, within the probationary period.

Must be able to respond within 60 minutes or less to the Public Works Administrative offices for after-hours calls or emergencies prior to the end of probationary period.

Capable of routine decision making regarding assessment of immediate situations, available options, and selection of appropriate methods and procedures, material availability and ordering, equipment utilization and response to customer issues in the field.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

This individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above). Position is open until filled with first review of applications after 5pm on May 14, 2024. Applicantsare encouraged toinclude acover letter and resume with the online application; however,resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.