Environmental Resources Technician Temporary Assignment

Salary : $45,760.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 20230272
Department: Utility
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
Summary
The City of Bend Utility Department is currently accepting applications for three (3), temporary Environmental Resources Technician positions. One (1) will report to our Stormwater team and two (2) will report to our Water Conservation team. This opportunity is a non-represented, FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible) position.
Have you ever thought about working for the City of Bend?
Working as a temporary staff member can provide a unique opportunity to network with, and learn from, current employees while gaining valuable experience working in a variety of City offices and departments. Being a part of our temporary staff team also offers the opportunity to proudly serve your community.
The City of Bend Utility Department is currently recruiting for a temporary Environmental Resources Technician.
The temporary Environmental Resources Technician position is seasonal providing assistance with water conservation and/or stormwater program efforts that may include irrigation system evaluations, water use analysis, compliance inspections of stormwater quality facilities, creation/editing of maps and data using GIS, creation and distribution of outreach materials, basic office tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, typing, and database entry. This position may also require working one-on-one with homeowners, business owners, and property managers, thus requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Successful candidates will be:

• Adept at quickly and effectively adapting to different working environments and personality types;
  
• Reliable, and have a great attendance record;
  
• Excellent communicators, with strong foundations in customer service;
  
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite at a proficient level;
  
• Experienced in general office/clerical settings;
  
• Proficient with data entry;
  
• Knowledgeable of natural resources, water conservation, stormwater. quality, erosion control, or similar environmental areas of study.

Temporary positions are 'at will' non-represented, and limited-benefits eligible. Temporary employee benefit information can be found on the benefits tab under Temporary Medical Only Benefits.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

• The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
  
• Attached formal Resume and/or Cover Letter (highly encouraged)
  
• Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here.

Application deadline is Friday, April 5, 2024 (04/05/2024) at 12:00 (noon) PDT.
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
General:

• Represent the City of Bend Utility Department in a professional manner.
  
• Perform various routine office tasks such as copying, scanning, filing.
  
• Data entry into applicable databases and/or computerized mapping systems.
  
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
  
• Distribute informational door hangers or other education materials.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Water Conservation Program:

• Conduct efficiency evaluations of landscape irrigation systems, and analyze indoor water use to identify conservation potential.

• Collect necessary data in the field to complete water use analysis for customer evaluation reports.
  
• Advise and educate customers on outdoor water use trends in the City of Bend, understand and convey the basic principles of plant-soil and water relationships and how it relates to water management in the landscape.
  
• Perform Water Waste outreach to uphold Bend Water Use code including acting as a community conservation ambassador, identifying locations of water waste and connecting customers with resources to meet compliance. Document water waste instances and report to conservation staff for tracking.

Stormwater Program:

• Collect field data and evaluate condition of stormwater facilities, best management practices and/or stormwater outfalls to the river.
  
• Advise and educate the public on water quality protection measures and prevention of illicit discharges.
  
• Assist with erosion control inspections for stormwater pollution prevention.
  
• Support compliance with the City of Bend's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Water Pollution Control Facilities Underground Injection Control Systems (WPCF UIC) permits.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Environmental practices and sciences, preferably knowledge of one or more of: water quality, water conservation, ecology, horticulture, or similar;
  
• Basic computer and iOS operating systems, Microsoft Office;
  
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
  
• Basic filing and recordkeeping principles;
  
• Basic mathematical principles and data analysis using MS Excel;
  
• Customer service/communication skills;
  
• Basic safety principles.

• And preferred (but not required) knowledge of:

• Landscape and irrigation best management practices and irrigation efficiency evaluation methodology; and/or
  
• Stormwater quality and quantity management principles and practices

Skill in:

• Field work and data analysis (required);
  
• Using computers and related mapping software applications (GIS);
  
• Use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
  
• Writing and data analysis;
  
• Excellent organizational skills;
  
• Filing;
  
• Data/Entry Keyboarding;
  
• Performing mathematical calculations;
  
• Using modern office equipment;
  
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), prior work and/or completed higher education courses in water conservation, natural resources/ecology, horticulture, stormwater management, landscape construction, erosion control inspection; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Employee Benefit Overview
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Regular Full Time Benefits:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.
Employee monthly premium: Employee Employee & Dependents
Full-time Employees $ 62.76 $156.90
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $156.90 $392.24
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $313.80 $784.48
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion: Employee Employee & Dependents
Full-time Employees HRA (Comp - A) $2,000 $4,000
Coinsurance (Med - G) $1,250 $1,781
Part-time 1 Employees HRA (Comp - A) $1,500 $3,000
(30-39 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med - G) $937.50 $1,335.75
Part-time 2 Employees HRA (Comp - A) $1,000 $2,000
(20-29 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med - G) $625 $890.50
Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.
First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.
Dental Plan
Underwritten by MODA
$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium. Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium: Employee with/without Dependents
Full-time Employees $12.70
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $31.74
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $63.48
VEBA Plan
Administered by HRA VEBA
Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans
Underwritten by New York Life
Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accidentcoverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.
Group Long-term Disability Insurance:Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.
Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are elgibile for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is e...