Stormwater Program Specialist (Engineering Technician IV/III)

Salary : $79,740.25 - $101,771.34 Annually
Location : Lausmann Annex Building, 200 South Ivy Street, Medford, OR
Job Type: Full-Time (with benefits)
Job Number:
Department: Engineering & Development
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Summary
The City of Medford is looking for a Stormwater Program Specialist to join our Public Works Engineering team. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, fieldwork, environmental compliance, and working with others to solve problems.

In this role, you will help protect local water quality while supporting responsible development throughout the community. Your work may include reviewing plans and calculations, conducting inspections, coordinating stormwater compliance programs, responding to drainage concerns, and working with engineers, contractors, property owners, businesses, and partner agencies.

We are looking for someone who can balance multiple priorities, apply sound judgment, and communicate technical information clearly. Experience with stormwater design, hydrology and hydraulics, erosion control, construction inspection, environmental compliance, or water-quality programs is especially helpful.

Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled at the Engineering Technician III or IV level.
Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Years of experience
  • Engineering Technician III must have at least four (4) years of engineering or related technical experience.
  • Engineering Technician IV must have at least six (6) years of progressively responsible engineering technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, construction management, computer science, environmental science, or specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience; or,
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the specialized duties of the position as those listed above.
• Possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver's license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)).
• Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Available Schedule:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.
This position may be eligible for the following additional pay, up to a maximum of 10%:

• 5% for a Master's Degree
• 5% for a FE or FS Certificate, Professional Engineer or LS
• 5% for bilingual in Spanish

The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Coordinates, attends, and/or conducts various project development and delivery meetings and may include preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Communicates by phone, letter, electronically and in person with other City staff, public agencies, property owners, developers, engineering consultants, contractors, and the public. Provides information on public improvement projects and City codes, policies, and procedures; performs intake of complaints and may respond or route appropriately.
• Packages, writes, and reviews special provisions and specifications for public contracts.
• Develops project concepts; performing necessary computations; cost/benefit analysis; recommending design criteria; assisting in plan review processes.
• Computes material quantities and cost estimates.
• Solicits bids and prepares bidding documents for public contract advertising.
• Performs project management duties, including preparing contracts, change orders, and cost and pay estimates. Serves as liaison between City and contractor, checking progress of work, etc.
• Performs field inspections and onsite visits to check plan/scope accuracy, proper construction, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with contractual stipulations and all applicable codes and statutes.
• Prepares correspondence for internal staff, public, external stakeholders, technical reports, City documents, proposals, reports, and graphics.
• Prepares and manages engineering consultant contracts.
• Verifies contractor qualifications and monitors work progress.
• Reviews plans and specifications for private development-initiated projects.
• Communicates and works with co-workers, public, engineering consultants, contractors, city partners, and other project stakeholders.
• Produces, processes, files, and maintains a variety of records, maps, plans, permits, property descriptions and other technical-related information.
• Prepares a variety of reports related to activities in assigned area of responsibility.
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• The scope of the assigned area may vary based on the departmental structure and is as the discretion of the Public Works director.

Specialized duties for those positions assigned as Stormwater Program Specialist may be responsible for:

• Reviews, analyzes, and performs hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for storm drain infrastructure, stormwater quality treatment, and stormwater detention facility design.
• Communicates with contractors and engineers about stormwater facility design, and code or permit compliance options with new development or redevelopment. Provides assistance with problem solving to achieve compliance on challenging or unusual projects.
• Takes active role in evaluating and proposing revisions to the Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual by analyzing changes to best management practices based on technical data and engineering principles.
• Investigates drainage complaints or issues and evaluates potential solutions.
• Coordinates compliance with surface water programs within the City such as the MS4 permit and TMDL management plans. This includes development, adaptive management, and maintenance of programs to track compliance, coordination with other departments, and submitting annual reports.
• Performs stormwater facility inspections during construction and for on-going maintenance requirements and coordinates any required follow up activities by contractor or property owner.
• Performs erosion control inspections and enforcement for compliance with City erosion control permit.
• Performs water quality monitoring and testing.
• Completes permit and plan review for stormwater and erosion control compliance.
• Performs illicit discharge investigations, enforcement, tracking and coordination of cleanup activities with Operations Division, private landowners, and contractors.
• Provides contract procurement and management for planting projects, illicit discharge abatement, interagency agreements, and other small projects.
• Performs public education and outreach regarding water quality, erosion control, or other surface water topics. Includes development and creation of education materials.
• Provides inter-agency coordination with other local governments and organizations on regional programs.
• Performs other inspections as needed, such as in response to private property owner complaints about drainage.
• Develops relationships with other city staff, contractors, business owners and property managers to effectively collaborate on city requirements regarding stormwater and illicit discharge.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
• Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
• Receives, interprets, and implements job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance or negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
• Assists the public with a variety of inquiries and requests for information related to public works services; pursues and resolves citizen complaints in area of expertise.
• Assists in preparing City Council agenda commentaries; attends meetings and represents the Public Works Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Competencies:
High Standards- Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

Functional/Technical Expertise- Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

Problem Solving & Decision Making- Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

Results Orientation- Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

Team Player- Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work is performed in both an office and field environment. While performing duties for this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions; employee may be exposed to noise, dust, chemicals, paint, and traffic hazards. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when necessary.

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