SALARY:  $4,142 - $5,157 per month DOQ  
DATE OPEN:  June 3, 2009
DATE CLOSED:  Open until filled.
TO APPLY:  Submit resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)

ABOUT THE CITY:  The City of Redmond is the 16th most populous city in Washington State with current population of over 51,000 located in King County about 20 miles east of Seattle.  We pride ourselves on safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a healthy economic base along with diverse shopping and entertainment.  Natural surroundings and abundant recreational opportunities are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:  The City of Redmond is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a full time Surface Water Technician in the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will have exceptional professional and technical skills and a strong desire to protect and enhance the water resources of the City of Redmond.  We place a high value on customer service and innovation, and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business.  If you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to complete an application.

Essential Duties:
Under the direction of the Environmental Quality Section Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of surface and storm water monitoring program to support the Natural Resources division in meeting its surface water quality improvement, and stormwater capital improvement goals; and to assure compliance with Federal, State, Regional, and City codes.  Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop storm and surface water monitoring programs for compliance with TMDL's and NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.  Develop/adopt plans, policies, and procedures in support of the water quality sampling program.
• Research, evaluate, select, and implement effective methods for collecting biological, hydrologic, and chemical data in surface water and storm water conveyance systems.  Conduct field work needed to collect data including, but not limited to, water quality grab sampling using grab samples and field meters, equipment calibration and installation, data downloads, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
• Perform statistical, hydrologic, and integrity analyses on a wide range of environmental data including stream and stormwater flow rates, stream and stormwater ambient parameters, surface water data, and laboratory quality control data.  Synthesis of this data will be a key component in planning and development of a stormwater programs and activities.
• Monitor changes in water quality, along with the effectiveness of structural stormwater BMPs, to allow the City to adaptively manage activities, projects and programs.  This could include low impact development BMP monitoring.
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate local, state, and federal regulations and laws for potential requirements related to storm and surface water monitoring and initiate new or refine existing monitoring programs in alignment with regulatory requirements such as Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish habitat conservation plan, NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater permits, local, state and federal regulations and laws, ESA response, TMDLs, etc.
• Assist Project Managers in developing and designing water quality monitoring plans (QAPPs) for stormwater treatment facilities.
• Create or adopt effective Quality Assurance/Quality Control plans and protocols for city surface and stormwater programs.
• Maintain records; monitor data trends, prepare technical documents, reports, and maps; and provide scientific recommendations.  This could include selection or development of a database capable of managing continuous and incidental datasets.
• Positively interact and coordinate with City Council staff, contractors, businesses, regional interest groups, the community, other jurisdictions and public agencies to exchange information, coordinate planning efforts, and resolve issues and concerns for programs and services related to storm water issues.
• Contribute technical expertise to other divisions and departments regarding water quality, stormwater BMP effectiveness, emerging technologies, etc.
• Negotiate, prepare and administer consultant and laboratory contracts.

Other duties may include:  Serve as City's representative in various local and regional committees and outside agency meetings related to water quality monitoring, standard operating procedures, WRIA 8 Salmon recovery, TMDLs, NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and Puget Sound Partnership initiatives; conduct studies to assess the potential impacts of activities on natural resources; prepare and deliver presentations; investigate grant opportunities and prepare applications related to surface and stormwater monitoring and regulatory compliance to leverage the economic ability of the City to protect or enhance water quality; assist in and support public involvement and education related to storm and surface water quality; occasionally support and assist other field staff with data collection, confined space entry, traffic control.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of: structure and functions of City government; relevant laws, regulations; policies, protocols, methods and procedures related to storm and water quality monitoring, various monitoring equipment/technologies, NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit, ESA, and TMDLs.
Skill in: collecting/interpreting hydrogeological information; creating and maintaining relational databases, spreadsheets, drawings and maps; analyzing data for quality assurance/quality control; analytical and organizational assessment and problem solving; calibrating and installing data logging equipment, instrumentation, and software; preparing, organizing, and maintaining records/files; prioritizing work, multitasking, and meeting competing deadlines.
Ability to: proficiently use personal computer and MS Office software, SQL Server, GIS software; foster collaborative group processes; work independently and as a team member; organize and present ideas; prepare, track and evaluate budgetary trends; project expenditures and accurately assess funding requirements; gather data, analyze trends, and identify areas of concern; deal tactfully and effectively with the community, public officials, city staff, and consultants; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:  Bachelor of Science degree in biology, environmental science, engineering or other closely related field; and four years experience working in water resources or environmental issues.  Course work in biology, chemistry, calculus, and/or statistics desired.  Experience with ARCVIEW, ESRI, and statistical software preferred.

Licenses/Requirements:
Valid Washington State driver's license required by date of hire.  Fulfillment of bargaining unit agreement membership is required within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment and in the field, sometimes during inclement weather and in confined spaces.  Occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, bend, twist, squat, kneel and reach.

Benefits:
The City of Redmond provides an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental and vision benefits; paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; retirement; life insurance; and tuition reimbursement.