Storm Drainage Technician at City of Auburn – Auburn, Washington

*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 11th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION*

The City of Auburn's Public Works Department is seeking a Storm Drainage Technician. This position performs office and field work related to stormwater and water quality management in compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (NPDES permit) issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inspections, investigations, program coordination and compliance on public and private properties, interagency coordination, and water quality monitoring and analyses of storm drainage runoff and receiving waters.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
This position will be involved in a variety of meaningful and forward looking stormwater projects that directly support the City’s environmental stewardship and infrastructure planning efforts. The successful candidate will help implement and track initiatives identified in the City’s Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan, which guides long-term stormwater system improvements, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance efforts. This position will also support Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) implementation, focusing on targeted pollution reduction strategies that improve water quality in local receiving waters. Additionally, the position will contribute to maintaining and improving storm drainage system mapping and asset management data to support capital planning and operational decision-making.

Candidates interested in learning more about the City’s stormwater program and current initiatives can visit the City’s storm drainage webpage at: https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/public_works/storm_drainage

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of stormwater and water quality, including NPDES Phase II permit requirements. The candidate should be skilled in performing inspections, investigating illicit discharges, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with experience in water quality sampling, GIS mapping, and asset tracking systems. Strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities are also essential to support the City’s stormwater program.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Our Public Works Department is a great place to work because it is a collaborative, service-focused team committed to building and maintaining safe, reliable infrastructure for the community, and as part of the Storm Drainage Utility within Public Works, we contribute directly to protecting water quality and environmental health under the Phase II permit administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
In this role you will:

• Perform annual inspections of storm drainage facilities on private and public property for compliance with local, state, and federal water quality/quantity regulations. Identifies, records, and reports all defects/deficiencies and maintenance necessary to bring sites into compliance with the City’s codes, standards, and state requirements.

• Investigate complaints and reports of stormwater violations such as illicit discharges, spills, and water quality concerns, and recommends an appropriate course of action for correction.

• Maintain knowledge of, and stays current with, existing and proposed local, state and federal stormwater regulations (NPDES permit), stormwater treatment techniques, environmental issues, and an understanding of the City’s storm drainage system.

While these duties will be the primary focus of the job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. CLICK HERE to review the class specification.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...

• Two years college level course work in environmental science, engineering, or a related field;

AND

• One (1) year of relevant, applicable experience that demonstrates the ability to complete the essential responsibilities listed above

OR

• any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the primary functions described above.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possess and retain a valid Washington State Driver’s License without impending loss at time of appointment.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov.