Job Announcement – Drafting Assistant

Urban Waters Stormwater Drafting Assistant Position Description

Job Announcement – Drafting Assistant

Status: 20 – 40 hours/week non-exempt, flexible schedule

Compensation: $20 – $22 starting hourly wage + benefits (health/dental/vision + 401k with 8% match + PTO + short-term disability)

Application deadline midnight, the night of September 17th, 2021

**Note: The application period had closed and we are no longer accepting applications

Please follow this link for the full Position Description and Application Instructions PDF.


Urban Waters & Wildlife Program Background
The Council began its urban program as the Amazon Creek Initiative in 2011, expanding in 2014 to include the broader metro area of the Upper Willamette River. As of 2019, it is growing into a regionally supported Urban Waters & Wildlife Partnership which includes both the Cities of Eugene & Springfield, the local utilities EWEB & SUB, Lane County, Metropolitan Waste Management, Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District, University of Oregon, and all four Upper Willamette watershed councils. The Urban Waters and Wildlife Program includes, monitoring, outreach and education, green jobs training, Trout Friendly Landscapes and Green Stormwater Retrofits

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The health of the watershed is dependent upon the contributions of all people. LTWC recognizes the disproportionate impacts systems of oppression have on People of Color and Indigenous People. We believe the organization’s strength depends on breaking down implicit, systemic inequities. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that grows our collective wisdom. You can read more here.

Role of the Stormwater Drafter/Designer
The Drafting Assistant (DA) will focus on drafting support for Trout Friendly Landscapes and stormwater retrofit projects using AutoCAD and performing site visits to gather site information. DA will have design input opportunities and will work closely with UWWP staff on all projects. Our Urban Waters & Wildlife Program Manager, Sarah Whitney, is a Registered Landscape Architect with over 25 years of experience in this work. The DA will report to UWWP’s Stormwater Drafter and Designer, Miranda Hawkes, a designer with six years’ experience and degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with a background in teaching AutoCAD at the UO. With interest, duties can expand to include grant research and writing, monitoring, GIS, and other program growth areas. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the ideals of the Council’s mission and will be experienced with drafting in AutoCAD. An understanding of green stormwater infrastructure, nonprofits, watershed councils, grant writing and reporting, and working with business interests are desirable, but not critical.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

  1. Gather site information including elevations using a transit
  2. Drafting in AutoCAD from developing site plans based on gathered site information, through to developing final construction document set
  3. Communicate and coordinate with program and Council staff

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Excellent, proven organization &  attention to detail
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Ability to listen & collaborate, ability to take and follow directions and feedback

Desired Skills

  • Two years of professional drafting experience or similar
  • Grant and/or technical report writing experience
  • Understanding of stormwater management best management practices and Integrated Pest Management strategies
  • Comfortable with ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite

Required Qualifications

  • AutoCAD drafting experience in a professional setting
  • Comfort with the collaborative, iterative design process
  • Proficiency in office computer software – Word, Excel

For more information, including the full position description and instructions on how to apply, please follow this link for the full Urban Waters Stormwater Drafting Assistant Position Description PDF.


** Please note: There is no application form for this announcement. Your application shall include your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and three professional references.