ROGUE VALLEY SEWER SERVICES
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Location: 138 West Vilas Road, Central Point, OR - Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3130, Central Point, OR 97502-0005
Tel. (541) 664-6300, Fax (541) 664-7171 www.RVSS.us
POSITION OPEN: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/STORMWATER TECHNICIAN
LOCATION: CENTRAL POINT, OR
CLOSING: APRIL 1, 2017
SALARY: $4,045 - $5,010 per month
JOB SUMMARY:
Rogue Valley Sewer Services is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of an
Environmental Science/Stormwater Technician. This is a full time, permanent position.
The Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Stormwater Program Manager
assisting with implementation of the NPDES MS4 Phase II Stormwater Permit Program. Rogue
Valley Sewer Services holds the permit for the cities of Talent, Phoenix, Central Point and
urbanized, unincorporated Jackson County. Implementation of the program involves public
education and outreach, public involvement, construction site erosion and sediment control,
post-construction stormwater management and illicit discharge detection and elimination.
More information regarding the stormwater program can be found on our website,
www.rvss.us.
The Technician will participate in the development, coordination and implementation of public
education and outreach events and activities for community sectors including the general
public, business and commercial institutions, local elected officials, and jurisdictional staff.
Development and implementation of events will require extensive collaboration with
community partners. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with
agencies, contractors, businesses, municipalities, schools and community organizations. The
position will involve occasional weekend and evening work for events, face-to-face interaction
with the public and field work.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
• Full family medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• $50,000 life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave accrued per year
• RVSS contributes 8.6% of employee’s base salary to a retirement account
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Stormwater Program Manager with implementing the MS4 permit
• Develop and implement stormwater public education and outreach strategy.
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Utilize social media as an effective public education tool including creating and posting
content on our websites and Facebook page.
Assist with updating of GIS maps of the stormwater system through collection of
geographic information with a Trimble GPS.
Conduct stream investigations to identify sources of illicit discharge including collection
of samples from streams and the stormwater system and analyze samples for E. coli
concentration.
Respond to complaints of illicit discharge
Conduct Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control inspections of construction sites
requirements
Additional Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed here are not to be
construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employee will be required
to perform other job related duties as necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from an accredited four year college with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
related to environmental education, environmental science and two years of experience
in education, or environmental science work.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to effectively communicate
and work with a broad spectrum of audiences, including the general public, construction
contractors, public officials, and state and federal regulators.
• Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and consensus building
• Knowledge of communication principles, media and marketing techniques
• Experience developing professional relationships with partners and community
members.
• Experience developing and facilitating public education programs, use of social media
for public outreach.
• Knowledge of Field work including collection of water and plant samples.
• Understanding of the principles of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Capable of using MS Office Products, Adobe Acrobat, ARC GIS
• Enjoy working outside and conducting field work in Southern OR weather.
• Strong work ethic and good organizational skills. Self-motivated and able to work in a
team environment.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Rogue Valley Sewer Services is an equal opportunity employer. Technician will be subject to all
RVSS policies and procedures and must pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s
license. This position is represented.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Employment application found on our website
2. Transcripts (may be unofficial), if less than two years of job history
3. Cover Letter outlining in detail how the candidate meets the qualifications of the job
description
Submit job application materials as a single email to the Executive Secretary, Joan Pariani,
[email protected] by 5pm on April 1st, 2017.
About the Rogue Valley
“From World-class Wines, to Tony Awards, from National Parks, to Outdoor Adventure, Your
Journey Begins . . .
Find your great performance while visiting Medford and the Rogue Valley. Revel in some of the
best live productions on the west coast. Inspire creativity while perusing internationallyacclaimed art. Savor award-winning wines harvested from the most diverse growing conditions
around the globe. The Rogue Valley is home to Harry & David’s world-famous Moose Munch
and Rogue Creamery’s prized blue cheese. Over 200 days of sunshine abound among
breathtaking terrain, making it ideal for outdoor lovers to golf, hike, bike, jet boat, kayak, zipline
and more!” Travel Medford and the Rogue Valley website