Water Resources Field Technician

Douglas-County,-or; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Onsite childcare discount

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking an Engineering Tech 2 for the Public Works Division to monitor, inspect, and maintain water quality infrastructure and vegetation requirements for projects. The role includes field inspections, data interpretation, and coordination with agencies and contractors.

The position requires driving and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with county-paid PERS retirement after waiting periods. Onsite childcare is available at a discounted employee rate.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology and one year technical engineering experience.
• Three years experience in civil engineering, land surveying, water resources, biology, natural science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine storm drain inlet/outlet and culvert inspections with hand clearing as needed.
• Monitor and survey water quality treatment features and natural areas such as swales, rain gardens, filter strips, vegetated slopes, wetlands, riparian areas, buffers, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs such as weed control, mowing, litter removal, digging/filling holes, mixing and pouring small batches of concrete, installing stakes, markers, tree protectors, posts, and signs for water quality treatment features and natural areas.
• Collect seeds and cuttings; collect soil, water, and other samples; install plants, seeds, mulch, and other related materials.
• Provide interpretation of documents, data and maps for public agencies, private industry and the public; act as a liaison between agency, property owners and contractors in solving problems.

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

CAD

Drafting instruments

Surveying equipment

Job description

Douglas County is seeking an Engineering Tech 2 for the Public Works Division to monitor, inspect, and maintain water quality infrastructure and vegetation requirements for projects. The role includes field inspections, data interpretation, and coordination with agencies and contractors.

The position requires driving and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with county-paid PERS retirement after waiting periods. Onsite childcare is available at a discounted employee rate.