The water quality program coordinator is responsible for ongoing implementation and management of state-mandated water quality functions, including the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 Permit and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), in accordance with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations. This effort culminates in an annual collaboration with Public Works, Community Development, and Environmental Health Departments for reporting purposes as required by DEQ. The coordinator will also lead the efforts in implementing the Riparian Corridor Program and associated reporting (GIS). Public education and outreach will be a major aspect of all Major Functional Areas.

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BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual salary range of $69,716.88 - $100,793.71

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Water Quality Program Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical sciences, engineering, or other discipline related to water quality management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a water quality field or similar industry. Preference will be given to additional certifications (for example: CESCL, CWRE, GIS).
  

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's license within thirty days of hire date.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of:
  • Federal and state statutes, rules, ordinances, standards, and local codes for stormwater management.
• Skills in:
  • Navigating cross disciplinary teams for stormwater management plan implementation and reporting.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with local watershed councils and water conservation districts.
  • Utilizing ArcGIS for analysis of bi-annual changes in riparian vegetation.
  • Using a personal computer with standard and specialized software.
• Ability to:
  • Demonstrate courteous behavior when interacting with the public and County staff.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing with an appropriate level of technical terminology for the situation.

An equivalent of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

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Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter from the VA (if applicable).
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cardswebpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.govor by phone at 541-766-6081.