Watershed Specialist II
About The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a Watershed Specialist II to join their team. This position is stationed at the Sandy River facility and has broad responsibility in watershed stewardship for the maintenance of rights-of-way, waterways, roads, trails, facility maintenance, water conduit maintenance, and related activities. Watershed specialist II is involved in the operations and maintenance of the infrastructure located in the Bull Run Watershed. The Watershed Specialist II will remove fallen trees; brush and mow right-of-ways, roads and bureau facilities; install and repair log booms in reservoirs and lakes located in the watershed; and install, repair and maintain culverts and gates. In addition, this position will assist an Operating Engineer and Watershed Specialist III in performing conduit operations and maintenance. They may also be asked to assist a carpenter performing various maintenance activities associated with the facilities in the Bull Run Watershed. This position requires a CDL and will operate large dump trucks and other equipment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of watershed policies, practices and procedures; forestry safety and control.
- Knowledge of and skill in the safe operation of watercrafts and a variety of equipment used in watershed stewardship including but not limited to brush cutters, chainsaws, brush chippers, forklift trucks, power washers, large and small dump trucks etc.
- Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move equipment and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, and traverse rough terrain and steps associated with the dams.
- Ability to enter and crawl through confined spaces such as inside conduits.
- A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Remove fallen trees
- Brush and mow right-of-ways, roads and bureau facilities
- Install and repair log booms in reservoirs and lakes located in the watershed
- Install, repair and maintain culverts and gates
- Assist an Operating Engineer and Watershed Specialist III in performing conduit operations and maintenance
- Assist a carpenter performing various maintenance activities associated with the facilities in the Bull Run Watershed
- Operate large dump trucks and other equipment
Benefits
- Language Pay Premium Eligible
- Union Representation: American Federation of State, County, and municipal Employees , AFSCME 189
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
