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BES Technical Services Student Internship (Community Service Aide II)

Salary

$18.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2025-00441

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

The Position

The Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking a seasonal Community Service Aide II for their Technical Services group!

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Job Appointment: Casual

Work Schedule: Flexible hours

Work Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204

Benefits: These positions are not eligible for benefits.

Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application.

Note: These are casual Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

The Coordinated Site Assessment team of the Environmental Information division within Technical Services Group completes a wide variety of environmental engineering, hydrogeology, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste projects. We serve as technical experts to the City and have a great team.

The Technical Services Intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

+ Conduct desktop environmental record searches

+ Collect environmental samples

+ Use GIS and other mapping tools to create figures and maps

+ Work safely in a construction environment

+ Assist staff in management of contaminated media

+ Learn how to prepare chains of custody and technical summary reports

+ Assist staff with various office related administrative tasks

More information about this position.

About the Bureau

The Bureau of Environmental Services manages Portland's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment. BES is a mission-driven, high-performance organization, leading the City in preserving and restoring the health of Portland's watersheds.

More information about the Bureau : b.ttps://www.portlandoreoon .g (http://www.portlandoreoon.g/) ov/bes/

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Cierra Maceo Recruiter

Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon .g ov ([email protected])

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications will be required for this position:

+ Knowledge of basic computer skills (Excel, Word, GoogleMaps).

+ Ability to work in various conditions (outside in all weather, climbing inclines, carrying gear, tools, and sampling equipment, wearing personal protective equipment etc. )

+ Ability to collect various environmental samples using basic equipment.

+ Ability to carry 25 pounds for short distances

+ Ability to be40-hrHAZWOPER certified (attend one full week of training).

Additional Qualifications:

+ Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between April 21, 2025 - May 19, 2025

Required Application Materials:

+ Work History or Resume

+ Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

+ If you would like to request Veterans preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans preference click here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/veterans-preference-information)

Application Tips:

+ Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

+ Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

+ Do not attach any additional documents.

+ Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 28, 2025, and bi-weekly thereafter

+ An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.

+ Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

+ You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

+ Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

+ Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

Step 6: Start Date:

+ A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

+ City of Portland Core Values

+ Recruitment Process - Work Status

+ Equal Employment Opportunity

+ Veterans Preference

+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

01

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

+ Yes

+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Are you currently a student, or will you be a student come Fall 2025?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please select which year of college you will be in Fall 2025.

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior or above

06

Select the internship term you would be available for.

+ Summer Internship

+ Full Year internship

07

Are you interested in Full time or Part time work?

+ Full Time

+ Part Time

+ All Options

08

Will you be located in Oregon or Washington at the time of hire and during your internship?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have an interest in environmental careers (geology, engineering, science, health and safety)

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you have any education, experience, or background in the environmental field?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please describe your experience working in an office setting or other professional work environment.

12

Do you have the ability to collect environmental samples from various media (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water) at multiple project sites? Sites include construction areas, natural areas, industrial areas, and various public and private facilities.

+ Yes

+ No

13

Do you have experience with data analysis using Excel spreadsheets?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Please describe any experience, education, or training with technical report writing.

15

This position requires work at construction sites, remote natural areas, in streets, and in various weather conditions where proper PPE will be required. Are you able to work in these environments?

+ Yes

+ No

16

What types of safety training have you received?

17

Do you have a valid Drivers license?

+ Yes

+ No

18

Do you have knowledge of basic computer skills (Excel, Word, GoogleMaps)?

+ Yes

+ No

19

Do you have the ability to carry 25 pounds for short distances?

+ Yes

+ No

20

Do you have the ability to be 40-hrHAZWOPER certified (attend one full week of training).

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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