Extra Help - Engineering Support (Surface Water Technical Assistant)

City of Shoreline • Shoreline, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Surface Water Utility by performing field work and other customer coordination for the Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate program, conducting surface water education and outreach activities, participating in stormwater pollution source control programs, assisting with water quality sampling, supporting inspections of storm drainage facilities, and asset management support for Shoreline's stormwater system.

Requirements

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Knowledge of stormwater and surface water management principles.
• Knowledge of MS Word & Excel.
• Excellent written, communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Minimum one year of college education in environmental science or studies, water resources, civil engineering, or similar subject(s) or one year of relevant experience in storm and surface water management or a similar field.
• A valid state-issued driver's license (successful candidate will need to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record).
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LID principles, stormwater education and outreach principals, stormwater pollution source control principles, and/or stormwater NPDES permit compliance is a plus.
• Knowledge of graphic design programs, including Adobe products and Canva is a plus.
• Knowledge of Cityworks asset management software is a plus.
• Experience in environmental communications and/or community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the City's Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate program, including site inspections, meeting with customers, and processing applications and documentation
• Conduct surface water education and outreach activities, including social media postings and website updates, coordinating the City’s Adopt-A-Drain and Storm Drain marking volunteer programs, attending regional meetings, and working on the Puget Sound Starts Here campaign
• Participate in stormwater pollution source control programs, including coordination for the City’s Pollution Prevention Assistance Program and Source Control Program
• Support stormwater facility inspection programs
• Collect water quality samples and assist in water quality investigations
• Work within the City’s asset management software systems, creating and managing Cityworks work orders
• Provide field and office support for the Surface Water Utility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree