The Position
The Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking interns for their Strategy & Integrated Planning group! Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; part-time and full-time opportunities available.
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 work history 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 internship areas of focus are:
Risk Assessment The Systems Analysis and Modeling Support section of the Risk Assessment Division performs engineering/modeling analysis to identify system deficiencies and provide optimal solutions to improve the City’s Combined sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater systems.
The Risk Assessment Intern will learn about:
- Hydrology and Hydraulics principles and applications
- Data collection and manipulation
- Data quality control and analysis
- Using Excel for data management
- GIS application
These positions are not eligible for benefits. 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: h ttps://www.portlandoreoon.gov/bes/
Have a question? Contact Information:
Cierra Maceo
Recruiter
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Data collection, manipulation, analysis Experience in using Excel for data management Knowledge of GIS and application Strong writing and communication skills Ability to conduct independent research and analysis with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Additional Qualifications:Students who are pursuing:
- Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering degree
- GIS degree/certificate
- Computer Science degree
- Environmental Science degree
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 13, 2024 - April 26, 2024 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.
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 March 25, 2024, 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 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 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 EmployerThis 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)
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
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
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
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.
Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
