Job Description

Application Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.D.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

We are looking for a person who is passionate about advancing clean water initiatives and reducing environmental impacts on Eugene’s urban landscapes and who demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills paired with experience in leadership, customer service, and asset management. The Green Infrastructure Section’s motto is clean air, clean water, healthy community. The services provided by this section are primarily focused within the public right-of-way encompassing rain gardens, vegetated medians, and street trees. The Stormwater and Median Maintenance program is responsible for the maintenance of over 600 public rain gardens, 200 vegetated medians, 16 acres of specialty landscapes, and approximately 30 acres of vegetated right-of-way.

The Green Infrastructure Specialist position provides support for the Stormwater and Median Maintenance program. This position will perform complex technical program development, oversee vegetation contracts, review new development plan sets and perform on-site inspections, and research and stay up to date on the latest industry standards. This position will develop, coordinate and manage programs that support the maintenance team, work closely with our leadership team and operations field crews, and provide back-up for the Private Stormwater Inspector.

Transfer your expertise in any combination of green infrastructure, park operations, horticulture, planning, natural resource maintenance, and environmental management background and join our team.

Depending upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the successful applicant, this position may be filled at either Natural Systems Specialist 1 or Natural Systems Specialist 2 level.

Department/Division: Public Works Department / Parks and Open Space Division

Salary Range:

Natural Systems Specialist 1: $29.95 – $37.34 / hourly; $63,296.00 – $77,667.20/ annually

Natural Systems Specialist 2: $32.69 – $40.78/ hourly; $67,995.20 – $84,822.40 / annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). You can learn more about our process at our How to Apply page.

Benefits: Please click the Benefits Tab to view the City of Eugene’s competitive package options.

Location: 1820 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene

This position may be underfilled with a Natural Systems Specialist 1 classification and only when an otherwise skilled applicant does not yet have the required depth of knowledge and experience required for the position. When filled as an underfill, these employees are considered to be on a continuing training status and expected to work towards obtaining the skills and perform the duties of the Natural Systems Specialist 2 classification. Once the employee’s supervisor determines that the required skill level has been achieved, the employee flexes to the second level in the series, which is the journey level.

To be considered for this position you must attach a resume.

Examples of Duties Performed – Duties may include but are not limited to the following

• Manage the vegetated stormwater maintenance contract. Perform periodic site inspections, assign work orders, inspect contractors’ work, provide feedback and training, and manage associated budget.
• Public green infrastructure (stormwater facilities and medians) plan review. Review plan sets and provide guidance/feedback to project managers incorporating operations team’s feedback. Main point of contact for team’s plan review concerns and questions.
• Develop and manage Right of Way (ROW) Veg Program – Combined ROW encroachment, excessive ROW, off street bike paths and City owned, unimproved, non-park lot veg management. May oversee the work of temporary seasonal employees. Coordinate with Code Compliance and Crew Lead.
• Support Public Works Engineering and Parks Planning construction projects involving green infrastructure. Perform field inspections on new public vegetated stormwater facilities and medians. Main point of contact for ongoing maintenance “hand-off” coordination.
• Manage public vegetated stormwater facility and median asset inventories utilizing current technology, software, and resources. Track pending facilities, update database as facilities are accepted for ongoing maintenance.
• Evaluate green infrastructure assets and organize annual inspections/condition ratings to help determine annual work plan, restoration needs and strategies, and restoration plans. Perform routine field inspections for all accepted public vegetated stormwater facilities and public vegetated medians in coordination with Crew Lead.
• Policy and procedure review. Participate in annual updates to Standard Specifications, Stormwater Management Manual, PIDS Manual, Standard Drawings, etc. providing recommended updates with the maintenance lens.
• Develop and maintain the Median Maintenance Standards Manual. Coordinate annual updates to the Median and Stormwater Maintenance Standards Manuals, including site specific maintenance standard creation/updates, site maps, seasonal photos, etc.
• Education and outreach – review and update community information materials for the public program. Coordinate with the Community Engagement team to increase awareness of Eugene’s clean water initiatives across the city. Assist in the development and management of an adoption program.
• Plant ordering and nursery management – order plants for planting projects and manage stored plants.
• Support the development and management of green infrastructure operations and maintenance training program for students, business owners and area contractors; establish re-certification and outreach plan.
• Assist with preparing and implementing current and long-range green infrastructure maintenance program and policy initiatives.
• Data collection, data analysis, and research industry standards and innovation.
• Back fill for Private Stormwater Inspector in their absence or as needed.
• May AIC for Supervisor in their absence or as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Natural Systems Specialist 1:
Three years of experience in the technical program area, including at least one year in parks or open space infrastructure inspection, program coordination, code compliance, or a level of responsibility similar in nature. Specialized course work or technical training in the area of assignment is desirable. Examples include natural resource management, environmental science, horticulture, landscape architecture, or urban forestry.

Natural Systems Specialist 2:
Four years of experience in the technical program area, including at least two years in parks or open space infrastructure inspection, program coordination, code compliance, or a level of responsibility similar in nature.

Associate’s degree related to the area of assignment. Examples include natural resource management, environmental science, horticulture, landscape architecture, or urban forestry. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate valid Oregon State driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Stormwater Inspector by the end of probationary period.
Ability to acquire Pesticide Applicator License with Herbicide Certification in the appropriate licensing category by the end of probationary period.
Possession of, or ability to acquire, flagger certification by the end of probationary period.
Technical certification(s), or the ability to obtain, may be required for specific positions depending on the area of assignment.

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices in the assigned technical area, including specialized technical processes and environments, equipment, maintenance and/or operational requirements.
• Local, state and federal codes as they relate to assigned technical area.
• Standards and policies in program area.
• Occupational hazards and safe methods as related to assigned program area.
• Applicable computerized and/or technical systems.
• Technical knowledge of natural areas and vegetation projects requiring application of scientific principles and theory (arboriculture, streams and riparian areas, wetlands, ponds, woodlands, savannahs, and stormwater quality facilities)

Ability to:

• Coordinate and prioritize a complex work program and its components; evaluate program results.
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with City departments, local agencies, developers, contractors, property owners and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Use conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills in adverse situations.
• Research and maintain records and documents, and analyze complex technical issues.
• Apply technical standards and evaluate specialized data and findings.
• Evaluate the intent of codes or program requirements and mandates.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records and prepare complex technical reports.
• Use and maintain specialized computer databases and systems.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, surveys and construction plans and specifications, and apply standards.
• Research and support legal property descriptions.
• Interpret and enforce specifications, municipal codes and division poli­cies.
• Use tools, diagnostic equipment, and apply findings to specialized processes.
• Work independently or in a crew situation.
• If required, plan, assign, and lead the work of assigned staff.
• Perform physical work in varying weather conditions.
• Provide and wear personal protective equipment as required.

How to Apply

Apply at this link > Green Infrastructure Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Clean Water, green infrastructure, and Public Works. Salaries: See posting for details.

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