Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is seeking an experienced Water Quality Analyst to join our highly skilled team of water professionals across all WES treatment facilities and reporting to our Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility in Oregon City. This dynamic position is an integral part of WES Operations, fostering a collaborative team dynamic through interdisciplinary work on water quality improvement programs and projects for wastewater treatment systems, and occasionally for stormwater and surface water management.

The Water Quality Analyst plans, develops and recommends programs, procedures, and operational improvements for monitoring, evaluating and managing storm/surface water, and water resource recovery facility discharges through the analysis and reporting of regulatory requirements, laboratory, instrumentation, and all available data. Incumbents act as primary liaison between County staff, consultants, and outside agencies to develop solutions to water resource issues and oversee regulatory compliance programs through the evaluation and administration of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) permitting.

Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We’re on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• Experience providing excellent customer service to the public as well as to other external and internal stakeholders within various levels of organization
• Experience with federal and state regulations as defined by facilities NPDES or WPCF permit
• Experience with software applications used to analyze data and prepare work related reports, charts, graphs, and dashboards
• Experience identifying, researching, and analyzing complex technical problems, processes and procedures while providing technical guidance on complex biological treatment systems
• Experience with principles of quality control
• Ability to work collaboratively within multiple departments and treatment facilities

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Possession of Certification by the State of Oregon as a Wastewater Treatment Grade Level 4 Operator, or its equivalent from another state at time of hire
• Associate's Degree in Wastewater Treatment Technologies or a similar field OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Engineering
• Experience using advanced research methods including complex data collection and statistical analysis
• Experience in operational business case analysis and process control of wastewater treatment facilities

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference:  If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

About Clackamas County Water Environment Services

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and with one another. SERVICE In all our actions we... •advance the needs of the community and the individuals we serve •are committed to finding positive solutions for our customers •respond to customers promptly in all matters, especially when it is hard to do so •are mindful of our duty to provide our best efforts every day PROFESSIONALISM In all our actions we... •are the face of Clackamas County •develop and apply our knowledge and skills to continually improve our performance •conduct the public's business with consistency and excellence INTEGRITY In all our actions we... •are sincere and trustworthy •acknowledge and learn from our mistakes •demonstrate fairness in interactions with others RESPECT In all our actions we... •accept personal differences and value others' perspectives •communicate in a positive and courteous manner •first listen to understand, then seek to be understood INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY In all our actions we... •accept and d...emonstrate personal responsibility at all times •do what we say we are going to do •are prudent with the use of public funds and resources TRUST In all our actions we... •remain approachable and objective •declare our intentions •address issues honestly and directly •right our wrongs in good faith By incorporating all of these values – Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability and Trust – into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Some wording inspired by Covey, Stephen M. R. (2006). The SPEED of Trust. New York, NY: Free Press.

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