3/24/2020 Job Bulletin

CLEAN WATER SERVICES

invites applications for the position of:

Research Series
(Operations Analyst 1,
Operations Specialist, &
Engineering Research
Intern)
SALARY: $18.65 - $44.71 Hourly
$38,793.00 - $93,004.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 03/06/20

CLOSING DATE: 04/13/20 05:00 PM

THE POSITION:
The Treatment Plant Services Department currently has an opening in the Technology
Development and Research Division. This opening is part of the Research series, which includes;
Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern positions.

The distinction between the positions are:

The Engineering Research Intern position is an excellent opportunity to develop Research

experience working for a nationally-recognized wastewater treatment facility in the public
sector.
The salary range for this position is: $38,793 - $53,341.

The Operations Specialist position within a team of engineers, researches improvements in

the operations of the District's programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities.
Conducts research projects to optimize program operations, develops new innovative
technologies, verifies operational data for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces
the risk of regulatory noncompliance.
The salary range for this position is: $59,682 - $82,063.

The Operations Analyst 1 position researches improvements in the operations of the District's
programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities. Conducts research projects to
optimize program operations, develops new innovative technologies, verifies operational data
for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces the risk of regulatory noncompliance.
The salary range for this position is: $67,640 - $93,004.

Additional Information:

Temporary position, up to six months.

Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion
of references, a driving record review, and criminal background check.
For some positions successful completion of a pre-employment medical
evaluation is required.

The deadline to apply for this recruitment has been extended. The new deadline to
apply is April 13, 2020 by 5:00pm.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned
to these classifications. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its
discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions)

Engineering Research Intern:

1. Assist with research projects as assigned.

2. Assistance in the facility will include monitoring and evaluation of full-scale fermentation,
monitoring of biological phosphorous removal process, and evaluation of process
instrumentation.
3. Candidates will work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to design, conduct,
and troubleshoot testing programs.
4. Provide technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate testing reports. Present
and discuss findings from testing with managers.

Operations Specialist:

1. Plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.

2. Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with
on-going operations.
3. Develop testing protocols and experiments based on research objective and modify as
needed based on interpretation of results.
4. Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
5. Write research reports and present findings at conferences and to colleagues.
6. Manage research within required budget and time constraints.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please
review the position description.

Operations Analyst 1:

1. Develop, plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.

2. Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with
on-going operations.
3. Develop new analytical and measurement techniques as required for collecting
appropriate data.
4. Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
5. Organize and coordinate the use of various lab research spaces at multiple District
locations.
6. Write research reports, journal articles, and present findings at research conferences.
7. Manage research within required budget and time constraints.
8. Prepare and present data analysis to consultants in support of capital improvement
projects.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please
review the position description.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be:

Engineering Research Intern:

A current or recently graduated student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil

engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or other science.
Coursework in wastewater treatment is desired.

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Operations Specialist:

Two (2) years or more of responsible experience in conducting research related to

environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis,
laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

In addition to the Experience and Training Guidelines listed above, some positions may prefer:

Bachelors of Science Degree in environmental engineering, engineering, or science with

an emphasis on chemistry, biology, or microbiology, or related field.

Operations Analyst 1:

Three (3) years or more of increasingly responsible experience in conducting research

related to environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis,
laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

In addition to the Experience and Training Guidelines listed above, some positions may prefer:

Master of Science degree in environmental engineering, engineering, or science with an

emphasis on chemistry, biology, or microbiology, or related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's
license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the
application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual
orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of
employment.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Position #20-08

http://www.cleanwaterservices.org RESEARCH SERIES (OPERATIONS ANALYST 1, OPERATIONS
SPECIALIST, & ENGINEERING RESEARCH INTERN)
2550 SW Hillsboro Highway HR
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503.681.3600

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