Development Review Engineer (Clackamas Water Environment Services)

Development Review Engineer (Clackamas Water Environment Services)

Job ID: 107109
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, August 21, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $103,589.36 - $131,033.97

Hourly Pay Range: $49.802579 - $62.997099

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.

AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a Development Review Engineer (classified as a Civil Engineer) to work within WES' Environmental Services Permitting Division that oversees and permits development activities.

This position is responsible for the reviewing and analyzing civil engineering plans and reports having moderately complex water resource issues. Responsibilities include reviewing and permitting of stormwater, sanitary and erosion control development plans and reports. It will require knowledge of the District's regulatory program, development permitting processes, land-use planning, maintenance and operations efforts. Work is performed in team environment under the leadership of the development review supervisor. This position will work closely with staff, other permitting agencies, private sector engineers, developers and consultants to advance plans through the permitting, construction and closeout processes.

Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We're on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) in the State of Oregon. (Registration in another state where registration was acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement provided Oregon registration is obtained within one year of employment.)
• Experience reading and interpreting sanitary, storm and erosion control civil engineering plans
• Experience reading and interpreting stormwater hydrology reports prepared by a civil engineer, hydrology and hydraulics software applications
• Experience in advising on general construction materials, principals and practices
• Basic experience with GIS, CAD, and Microsoft Access software applications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to maintain permitting files
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to professionally and effectively communicate with the public, co­workers, and peers
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Ability to read and interpret site civil plans, building plans, specifications, calculations, and codes to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of hydrology and hydraulics as it relates to reviewing stormwater management plans and reports
• Experience in government land use applications, commercial, industrial, and multi-family site developments plans
• Knowledge of design and construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of principles and application of low impact/green infrastructure best management practices, particularly for the use in the mitigation of stormwater runoff
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of government oversight of private development planning, permitting and construction type activities
• Experience collaborating and communicating with staff, consulting engineers, partnering agencies, stakeholders, other local and state government agencies, developers, customers and property owners

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Responsible for the reviewing, approving and permitting site development plans to ensure compliance with adopted rules and standards.
2. 
   Reviews hydrologic and hydraulic models and analysis, drainage reports, geotechnical reports and other development-related reports/documents.
   
3. 
   Works collaboratively with the building and zoning divisions, internal staff, and other jurisdictional agencies to review development codes and ordinances to recommend code revisions including construction materials or methods.
   
4. 
   Performs customer service by phone, in person, or other electronic means; advises developers, contractors, and the general public on matters relating to rules and standards, and other related ordinances; interprets and applies code regulations; answers questions, assist and explains matters as the pertain to the plan review and permitting processes.
   
5. 
   Provides technical assistance on rules and standards to staff and inspectors in the field; may accompany inspectors in the field to provide advice or assist with problematic situations.
   
6. 
   Attends meetings with contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public; confers with the same regarding compliance matters and interpretation of rules and standards.
   
7. 
   Meets with citizens, developers, contractors, and other agencies. Responds to questions from the public concerning drainage, private development, and other related issues.
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional duties in the field require walking, twisting, balancing, and involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, and slippery and/or uneven terrain.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off):

• Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
• This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Clackamas Water Environment Services produces clean water and protects water quality for more than 190,000 people living and working in Clackamas County. We operate and maintain five resource recovery facilities, 23 pumping stations and hundreds of miles of pipes.

Each year, we clean more than seven billion gallons of water which we recover and turn into natural energy and fertilizer. We also help reduce pollution in local rivers, streams, and wetlands caused by surface and stormwater runoff, the number one source of water pollution in Oregon.

Learn more about Water Environment Services.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
KSchaefer@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107109&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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