unty, go to www.clackamas.us/jobs a Years with the county? 27 What’s one thing that’s misunderstood about your job? I don’t believe that citizens understand that our philosophy really is to first take the approach of voluntary compliance before taking enforcement action. We prefer to work cooperatively with property owners to resolve a violation and only take enforcement action when necessary. What’s your favorite thing about your job? My favorite part of my job is that I seem to always be learning new things. Code and ordinances change, so I must keep up with that new information and even after all these years, a case will be assigned to me that I’ve never dealt with before, so I get to learn how to handle the situation. What is the most interesting thing about your job? My wide variety of job duties. Years with the county? 3.5 What do you do in your role? I help veterans and their loved ones successfully navigate the VA Disability Compensation and Pension Benefits process. What’s your favorite thing about your job? Helping veterans understand the VA process and get the benefits they deserve at a time when they are struggling the most with their challenges from the military. What’s one thing that’s misunderstood about your job? We are not the VA. We’re accredited veteran service officers through the federal VA, working on behalf of Clackamas County. Also, while there’s no cost to veterans, our services aren’t “free”—they’re made possible by your service and by taxpayers who value and support our mission. Years with the county? 3 What do you do in your role? I wear many hats in this position—handling industrial sampling and discharge permits, writing enforcement, monitoring surface water, storm chasing and sampling, plus outreach and education. What is the most interesting thing about your position? The treatment process is magical—water comes into the plant filled with harmful pollutants, and through a series of carefully managed steps, we transform it into something clean, safe, and ready to return to the environment. What’s your favorite thing about your job? I love my team and the work we do, protecting public health and the environment. Learn more about WES Andrea Hall Victoria Mendez Gus Bedwell Sr. Code Enforcement Specialist Source Control Specialist Human Services Supervisor SERVICE GUIDE| 2025 23
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