Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

Join us for Public Works Procurement Day this Thursday! Contractors are invited to learn about opportunities to work with the City of Portland’s public works bureaus. The Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Water Bureau, and Environmental Services will be presenting a wide array of 2025 construction bid opportunities. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gyDh_3Ui

Are you an experienced storyteller with a knack for engaging diverse audiences? Are you fascinated by big infrastructure, natural resources, science, and the health of our community, rivers, and streams? If so, we're looking for a skilled Public Information Officer to join our Communications team. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g3_Xfghw

The news of Bob Sallinger’s?passing has deeply affected us here at Environmental Services. Bob's?relentless advocacy and dedication to protecting the landscapes and wildlife that define our region made him a familiar face and trusted partner to many of us.?We are heartbroken. ? Bob was ahead of his time, and his?impact extended far beyond any single organization or cause; his work to restore our rivers, protect habitats, and inspire conservation efforts across our watersheds was truly?transformative. His passion and vision helped shape many projects that will benefit future generations, reminding us of the profound power and importance?of conservation. We are honored to have worked alongside him and to?share in his vision and commitment to making Portland a healthier, more resilient place for people and wildlife alike. I extend my deepest condolences to Bob’s?family and to?all who had the privilege of knowing and collaborating with him over the years. His?powerful?legacy will resonate?with us and the landscape we love?for decades to come. - Dawn Uchiyama, Director of Environmental Services

In September, a team from Environmental Services participated in the Operations Challenge at the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association conference in Boise, ID. The Operations Challenge is a competition where wastewater professionals compete and showcase their skills in safety, collection, maintenance, lab work, and process management against other agency teams.

Many of the improvements part of our Secondary Treatment Expansion Program (STEP) — the large improvement project at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment plant since the 1970s — are beginning to take shape. Highlights include two new, larger clarifiers to increase biological treatment capacity, a new biosolids processing facility with more effective extraction technologies, and new multi-use buildings and storage areas - all designed with sustainability of construction and operation in mind. STEP increases the capacity, resilience, and efficiency of the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant, advancing our mission to protect public health and the environment.

The application period for the Wastewater Operator-in-Training program is open. Apply by the end of the day on September 30, 2024. A career in wastewater operations is in high demand, offering excellent employment prospects and job security. Qualified operators are needed in communities all around the country. This growing field presents many opportunities for career advancement and contributes to protecting public health and the environment. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gG3GvDWw

To minimize traffic delays for the 47 truckloads of concrete, 15 craft workers, including four apprentices, began work at 3:30 AM this past Monday. A total of 465 cubic yards of concrete was poured for one of the final large concrete slabs for the Secondary Treatment Expansion Program (STEP) - the largest improvement project at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant since the 1970s. This pour was for our new SOLO (Solids Handling Load Out) facility. SOLO will replace the current 'sludge hoppers' and is part of a new biosolids processing complex that will add capacity and operational resiliency at the plant.

Environmental Services works to protect public health, water quality, and the environment - and we're hiring! We are seeking talented individuals for a wide range of roles, such as Accounting Supervisor, Wastewater Operator II, Environmental Manager, and more. Learn more about these and other positions at https://lnkd.in/eiS5SkQ

It's #NationalInternDay, a day to thank and honor hardworking interns! ? Today was also our Annual Pretreatment Awards, where Environmental Services recognizes industrial customers who are?committed to protecting the environment and keeping our rivers, streams, and watersheds healthy. ? At the awards ceremony, Keon Kiser, an engineer trainee and intern at Environmental Services, presented to our award-winning industrial customers on?how industrial pretreatment facilities protect Portland's wastewater infrastructure and environment.

We are currently accepting applications for a Wastewater Operator II. This position will perform journey-level work in the operation and routine maintenance of our wastewater treatment plants. Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gzpct7Uu