Engineering Technician

Richland County Government

About The Position

The Engineering Technician performs routine inspections of stormwater infrastructure, best management practices, and outfalls. This role involves inspecting and investigating industrial sites, as well as inspecting, sampling, testing, and analyzing illicit discharge flows for pollutants. The technician will also perform surveying tasks related to stormwater construction and maintenance, enforce codes and regulations, and issue citations. Responsibilities include recording daily rainfall data, assisting with inspections of residential and commercial facilities for compliance, managing assigned databases, and conducting drainage easement research. Additionally, the role involves conducting public awareness meetings on stormwater management, responding to public inquiries and complaints, and performing general administrative and clerical work. The technician will also assist with water quality monitoring/sampling and attend meetings and training to enhance job knowledge.

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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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.
Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
Submit work orders to other departments/divisions.