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City of Portland

Environmental Technician I

City of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Job Overview Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8 am‑4:30 pm (alternate schedules may be available)

Work Location: 6543 N Burlington Ave, Portland, OR 97203 (hybrid position, 50% telework)

Benefits: Please see the benefits tab for an overview.

Union Representation: PROTEC17. Labor agreements viewable on city portal.

Application: Submit via the City of Portland’s online portal. Attach a resume and answer supplemental questions.

What you’ll get to do

Research and document property operator and onsite drainage information, along with prior BES interactions with industrial and commercial businesses in select Columbia Slough City stormwater outfall basins.

Assist with inspecting industrial and commercial businesses to identify environmental concerns and non‑compliance associated with stormwater discharges and document inspection findings during and after site inspections.

Conduct outreach to regulated businesses regarding their stormwater discharge requirements.

Review environmental surveys submitted by businesses to determine the applicability of stormwater discharge regulations.

Take meeting notes to capture key discussions, decisions, and action items.

Ideal candidate

A passion for environmental protection.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desire to perform work in the field.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements

Driver’s license is required.

Employment Process

Step 1: Apply online between January 5, 2026, and January 19, 2026.

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Answers to Supplemental Questions

Optional Application Materials:

Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214, VA Benefit Letter) if applicable

No need to resubmit veteran documents if already submitted for prior recruitments

Update or remove veteran preference via recruiter contact

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week of January 19, 2026. Evaluation based on resume and supplemental answers. Contact to review evaluation within 14 days after notice.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – January 26, 2026. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications placed on list. Selection process up to 90 days.

Step 4: Selection (Interview) – TBD. Interviewed by hiring bureau.

Step 5: Offer of Employment – TBD.

Step 6: Start Date – Determined after all conditions met.

Contact Terrol Johnson – Senior Recruiter – terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

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