Engineering Technician
About The Position
Performs routine inspections of storm water infrastructure, best management practices and outfalls. Performs inspections and investigation of industrial sites. Inspects, samples, tests and analyzes illicit discharge flows for pollutants. Performs surveying tasks associated with storm water construction and maintenance if needed. Enforces all codes and regulations pertaining to stormwater management; issues citations; conducts follow-up inspections; testifies in court as necessary. Records daily rainfall data as necessary. Assists with inspection of residential and commercial facilities for compliance with Stormwater regulations. Manages assigned database(s). Conducts drainage easement research as needed. Conducts periodic public awareness meetings to educate County citizens on proper stormwater management practices and related issues. Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints associated with areas of responsibility; provides information to residents affected by County construction projects; investigates citizen complaints related to stormwater projects and problems. Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc. Assists with water quality monitoring/sampling.
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering technology, environmental science or a closely related field
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license
- Requires over two years and up to and including four years of experience
Responsibilities
- Performs routine inspections of storm water infrastructure, best management practices and outfalls
- Performs Inspections and investigation of industrial sites
- Inspects, samples, tests and analyzes illicit discharge flows for pollutants
- Performs surveying tasks associated with storm water construction and maintenance if needed
- Enforces all codes and regulations pertaining to stormwater managements; issues citations; conducts follow-up inspections; testifies in court as necessary
- Records daily rainfall data as necessary
- Assists with inspection of residential and commercial facilities for compliance with Stormwater regulations
- Manages assigned database(s)
- Conducts drainage easement research as needed
- Conducts periodic public awareness meetings to educate County citizens on proper stormwater management practices and related issues
- Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints associated with areas of responsibility; provides information to residents affected by County construction projects; investigates citizen complaints related to stormwater projects and problems
- Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.
- Assists with water quality monitoring/sampling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
