Make an Impact:
Join our team and help us monitor our local streams and rivers!
Stormwater is generated when rain falls in urban areas and lands on hardened surfaces such as streets, parking lots, and rooftops. Instead of soaking into the ground, this stormwater runs off these surfaces, carrying pollutants with it, and is conveyed to the nearest stream through the piped stormwater system.
As a Stormwater Monitoring Technician, your hands-on work collecting accurate water quality and flow data is essential to protecting Salem’s waterways. The flow data you collect also plays a critical role in the City’s flood warning system, helping to provide timely information that protects lives and property during heavy rain events. The information you gather helps the City track stormwater pollution, comply with environmental regulations, and make informed decisions to safeguard the community’s health and natural resources. Your efforts will directly support the preservation of clean water, thriving ecosystems, and a safer environment for all residents to enjoy.
Learn and Grow:
Be part of the Stormwater Quality Monitoring team that fulfills the monitoring requirements of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience collecting environmental data and maintaining specialized monitoring equipment. You will develop practical skills in water quality sample collection, operating multi-parameter datasondes, surveying equipment, specialized flow measurement tools, and maintaining and operating water quality, stream gauging and rain gauging stations.
This position offers ongoing opportunities to learn about stormwater management, water quality standards, environmental regulations, and the operation of a flood warning system. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will support your growth and help you build expertise in field monitoring techniques and equipment troubleshooting.
What you will do?
Work as an important part of the stormwater monitoring workgroup to fulfill the requirements of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, NPDES Industrial Stormwater (1200-Z) monitoring requirements, and assist in the maintenance of the City’s flood warning system. The monitoring workgroup is responsible for all stormwater monitoring, which includes a continuous water quality and quantity program, instream storm and structural stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) monitoring program, monthly grab sampling program, dry weather outfall monitoring program, and other monitoring as needed.
Your duties will include sample collection, taking field measurements, conducting streamflow discharge measurements, maintaining monitoring and rain gauge equipment, managing vegetation around monitoring locations, and troubleshooting any equipment issues.
Additional Information on Job Responsibilities:
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Assist the Stormwater Monitoring team, including another Technician and two Analysts, in maintaining all continuous instream water quality monitoring and stream gaging stations.
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Maintain and calibrate rain gauge stations throughout the City and upper watershed.
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Collect water quality samples during rain events and scheduled monitoring periods.
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Conduct instream discharge (streamflow) measurements using specialized flow measurement equipment.
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Complete routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of monitoring equipment, including—but not limited to—sensors, flow monitors, cell and radio modems, data loggers, and solar power systems.
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Manage vegetation and site cleanliness to maintain safe access around monitoring locations, ensuring equipment functionality and site safety.
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Assist with data collection for the City’s flood warning system to support timely flood response.
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Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather, and in potentially challenging environments such as streams and roadways, while adhering to strict safety protocols.
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Perform occasional overtime work as required for sampling during rain events or other monitoring needs.
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Document field activities and equipment maintenance accurately and report any issues to supervisors promptly.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?-
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
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Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
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Competitive pay.
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Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
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Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
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Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
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Voluntary long-term care.
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Employee wellness program.
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Employee assistance program.
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Employee health clinic.
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Position schedule is Monday – Friday 7 to 3:30pm with option for a 4 – 10 schedule in the summer
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The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
What are the minimum qualifications?
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have extensive monitoring experience but have skills that would make you a good fit for the job.
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Must pass a pre-employment background check.
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Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
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Considerable experience in flow monitoring, completion of a two-year technical course or two year college degree with major course work in natural resources, water quality sampling, environmental sciences, or other related fields; or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
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Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
What You Will Bring Along:
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Respect towards others, along with an enthusiasm to understand and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Ability to work independently as a self-starter, taking initiative to identify and resolve issues proactively while managing time effectively.
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Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment, with a proactive approach to skill development.
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Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in area of work assignment.
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Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Positive and effective customer service principles.
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Safe work practices.
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Basic mathematical concepts.
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Basic computer skills and knowledge of relevant asset management and/or GIS software.
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Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
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Communicate information so others will understand both orally and in writing.
Preference will be given to candidates that have experience or ability to quickly learn the following:
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Sontek acoustic doppler equipment and software, Flowtracker equipment and software, portable data logger equipment and software
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YSI EXO multiparameter datasondes and using KOR software
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Campbell Scientific equipment and software
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Collection of field data using mobile form software (Fast Field Forms, ESRI Field Maps, etc)
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrallylocatedin the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home tonearly 180,000residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit theCity of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employsroughly 1,350talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Flow Monitoring Tech
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouragingnew ideasand views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
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