Stormwater Planning Technician - OTAK INC

Otak is seeking a detail-oriented Stormwater Planning Techncian to join our Water and Natural Resources team. This position can be in our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA offices, and can travel occasionally for project related work.

Current work opportunities include assisting cities, counties, and service districts in Washington and Oregon, assisting with updates to local stormwater regulations and technical standards, and working with engineers and planners to support public utility stormwater master planning.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with federal and state environmental laws regulating municipal stormwater systems, experience operating, inspecting, or evaluating stormwater systems, and experience with GIS mapping. Experience with field data collection, stormwater master planning, or green infrastructure/low impact development is a plus. Otak provides professional development and mentoring to build technical skills.

What you'll do:

• Support a variety of multi-disciplinary stormwater planning projects.
• Research stormwater program compliance and costs.
• Help develop stormwater policies, manuals, checklists, studies, reports, assessments, and public outreach materials.
• Coordinate logistics of workshops and meetings.
• Occasional travel or field work may be required within Oregon and Washington.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Regional or Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrable experience using ESRI ArcPro or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience working with or for a public agency in stormwater field preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word & Excel.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project assignments.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary range: $28-39 per hour

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak? Watch this short video: Our Why

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at Otak provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).

At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a practice and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication and commitment from every member of the organization. This commitment is reflected in Otak’s promise to significantly increase employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and establish ongoing relationships within these communities.

Otak’s Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:

• We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across difference
• All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up as their authentic selves
• Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of ideas
• Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect

If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest. If you want to learn more about Otak, this position, or the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources Department at GRPHumanResources@otak.com.

*Please note, Otak is not accepting resumes from 3^rd party recruitment agencies at this time.