Temporary - Utility Compliance Support Staff - UPDATED

Have you ever thought about working for the City of Bend?  Working as a temporary staff member can provide a unique opportunity to network with, and learn from, current employees while gaining valuable experience working in a variety of City offices and departments. Being a part of our temporary staff team also offers the opportunity to proudly serve your community.

The City of Bend Utility Department is currently recruiting for A temporary Utility Compliance Support staff for the Water Conservation program.

The temporary Utility Compliance Support Staff position is seasonal providing assistance with program efforts that may include irrigation system evaluations, water use analysis, creation and distribution of outreach materials, basic office tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, typing, and database entry. This position may also require working one-on-one with homeowners, business owners, and property managers, thus requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check and have a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. 

Successful candidates will be:

• Adept at quickly and effectively adapting to different working environments and personality types;
• Reliable, and have a great attendance record;
• Excellent communicators, with strong foundations in customer service;
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite at a proficient level;
• Experienced in general office/clerical settings;
• Proficient with data entry
• Knowledgeable of natural resources, water conservation, stormwater quality, erosion control, or similar environmental areas of study

Temporary positions are ‘at will’ non-represented, and limited-benefits eligible.  Temporary employee benefit information can be found on the benefits tab under Temporary Medical Only Benefits.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

• The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
• Attached formal Resume and/or Cover Letter (highly encouraged)
• Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here.

Applications received by Monday, April 11th  (4/11/2022) @ 12:00 p.m. PST will be reviewed for initial consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 
The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.  At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

• Distribute informational door hangers or other education materials
• Represent the City of Bend Utility Department in a professional manner 
• Perform various routine office tasks such as copying, scanning, filing 
• Data entry into applicable databases and/or computerized mapping systems
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices
• Conduct efficiency evaluations of landscape irrigation systems, and analyze indoor water use to identify conservation potential.
• Collect necessary data in the field to complete water use analysis for customer evaluation reports. 
• Advise and educate customers on outdoor water use trends in the City of Bend, understand and convey the basic principles of plant-soil and water relationships and how it relates to water management in the landscape. 
• Perform Water Waste outreach to uphold Bend Water Use code chapter 14, including acting as a community conservation ambassador, identifying locations of water waste and connecting customers with resources to meet compliance.  Document water waste instances and report to conservation staff for tracking.   

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of landscape and irrigation best management practices and irrigation efficiency evaluation methodology;
• Basic computer and iOS operating systems, Microsoft Office;
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; 
• Basic filing and recordkeeping principles;
• Basic mathematical principles;
• Advanced customer service/communication skills;
• Basic safety principles.

Skill in:

• Field work and data analysis (required);
• Using computers and related mapping software applications; 
• Writing and data analysis;
• Excellent organizational skills
• Filing; 
• Data/Entry Keyboarding; 
• Performing mathematical calculations;
• Using modern office equipment;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction 

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), prior Water Conservation, Natural Resouces Horticulture; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Must have valid Oregon driver’s license 

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed both in and out of the office, must be able to work outdoors and in variant weather conditions.  Work may involve pick-up and delivery of materials to and from offsite locations; may involve moving large documents, boxed files and materials, and will include offsite field-verification inspections. Must be able to complete physical labor, including being able to lift a maximum of 50lbs

Salary : $18 - $25