Pollution Prevention Outreach Coordinator (Community Service Aide II)
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Salary
$30,285.00 - $55,162.00 Annually
Location
Remote - Part-time, OR
Job Type
Casual
Bureau
Bureau of Environmental Services
Job Number
2020-00576
Closing
11/13/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Pollution Prevention Outreach Coordinator (Community Service Aide II) for the Environmental Compliance Division, Pollution Prevention Outreach Team.
The Community Service Aide II will support the Pollution Prevention Outreach (P2O) and EcoBiz programs (http://ecobiz.org).
Major duties include:
Communicating with businesses in the automotive, landscaping, and dry-cleaning industries to solicit interest in participating in the EcoBiz program and completing the EcoBiz certification process for the industries.
Conducting research on Federal, State and City guidance and regulations in solid waste, air, and water quality, and making preliminary compliance determinations in support of EcoBiz certifications.
Researching innovations in Pollution Prevention, making updates to program guidance, and developing education and outreach materials for local industries.
Assessing other state and national pollution prevention certification programs for adoption by the City.
Under routine supervision, and with moderate discretion, this CSA II will support the EcoBiz and other related P2O projects of the Environmental Compliance Division. The position will promote the EcoBiz program, solicit businesses to participate in the program, conduct site visits, and award certifications to participating businesses. Work will be completed using a variety of standard and custom databases, GIS and mapping tools, spreadsheets, and other office software.
This person will likely have education or experience in an environmental field with an interest in industrial pollution prevention best management practices, environmental health, or environmental outreach techniques.
Note: This is a temporary Community Service Aide (CSA) II position with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year .
This position is not benefit eligible.
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Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status (firefighter, vehicle mechanic, street maintenance, etc.). In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Knowledge of practices and techniques of environmental protection and water pollution and control.
Ability to provide technical guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders, such as staff, government agencies, private businesses, and citizens, and others encountered in this work.
Ability to learn, interpret, and explain both orally and in writing, technical information to the public, such as specific program objectives, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to learn and operate a variety of computer software programs to compile, record, and analyze data, such as maintaining technical files, prepare maps, plans, records, graphics, documents, and reports.
The Recruitment Process
Applicants must submit the following to be considered:
1.Resume
2.Cover Letter
Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your resume should support the details described on your cover letter.
Recruitment Timeline:
Posting: 10/30/20 - 11/13/20
Applications Reviewed: Week of 11/16/20
Eligible List: Week of 11/23/20
Selection Phase Begins: Tentatively the week of 11/30/20
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Some positions may require those placed on the eligible list to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Additional Information
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
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Questions?
Loan Tran, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 865-6210