Plan Review Technician 1

Clean Water Services • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a Plan Review Technician 1. This position performs entry-level tasks associated with grade level, and related to the review of development and construction plans for stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure, Low Impact Development Approaches (green infrastructure), natural resources protection and enhancement, and erosion and sediment control best management practices. This position evaluates, approves, and permits development plans and homeowner construction projects in accordance with the District’s Design and Construction Standards. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Engineering, environmental, utility, and/or infrastructure planning or construction principles, practices, and standards
• SKILL IN: Reading and interpreting topographic plans, utility layouts, construction drawings, design reports and property record maps
• SKILL IN: GIS software and databases
• SKILL IN: Microsoft applications.
• ABILITY TO: Maintain accurate records
• ABILITY TO: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including District and other government officials, builders, developers, and the general public
• ABILITY TO: Operate effectively in a team environment.
• ABILITY TO: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• 6 months experience which includes planning, design, drafting, technical review, inspection or construction of sanitary or stormwater infrastructure, utility or drainage systems, water quality or environmental science, natural resource enhancement (stream, wetlands, Sensitive Area, Vegetated Corridor), erosion control measures, GIS or cartography, land acquisition or land development.
• College-level coursework in environmental science, engineering, materials science, land use planning, construction technology, construction management, drafting, design, GIS or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of Basic design practices for civil, and environmental planning
• Knowledge of Local, State and Federal environmental standards

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and issue permits for developer and homeowner construction projects to ensure compliance with standards for stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure and connections, Low Impact Development Approaches (green infrastructure), natural resources protection and enhancement, and erosion and sediment control best management practices.
• Perform preliminary and basic technical review of land use applications, engineering plans, and design calculations for conformance with District’s Design and Construction Standards.
• Provide written comments and assist with explaining policies, procedures, and requirements to applicants.
• Review subdivision and partition plats for consistency with approved engineering plans; and review easements for sanitary and stormwater conveyance systems, surface water management facilities, and protected natural resources.
• Research as-built record drawings and Geographic Information System (GIS) data; perform basic calculations (i.e. elevations and slope) to confirm accuracy of plans to connect to the storm and sanitary collection systems.
• Research and answer questions about District policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Confer with, respond to, and assist internal and external customers regarding District requirements and standards for development review, design, construction, inspection, erosion control, and easements.
• Input, utilize, and maintain computerized data relating to plan review, permitting, GIS, MMIS, TV inspection reports, infrastructure inventory, and inspections.
• Assist with field work including pre-development investigation and evaluation of physical site, vegetated corridor, and water quality sensitive area conditions; assist with evaluation and inspection of developer-installed sanitary and surface water facilities, vegetated corridor restoration, and erosion control measures.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree