ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I (SR-14) [3 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is looking for Environmental Technician Is to conduct various inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules and regulations; and performs other related duties as required. This role involves conducting field inspections and investigations at residential, commercial, and industrial properties island-wide to assess sewer connections, water meters, wastewater service, pretreatment devices, and compliance with applicable requirements. You will investigate and document conditions affecting sewer and wastewater services, including changes to structures, water meter activity, wastewater charges, sewer connections, and potential violations or deficiencies. Communication with customers, contractors, architects, and other agencies is key to gathering information, resolving issues, and explaining required corrective actions. The position requires preparing technical documentation, including inspection reports, daily logs, sketches, drawings, findings, recommendations, databases, and other records related to field investigations and program activities. You will support wastewater and pretreatment programs, including compliance inspections, sampling, spill response, enforcement activities, special investigations, and research; and operate a City vehicle to travel to various field locations.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Two years of technical field experience which involved sampling, inspectional, and/or investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations to identify violations and ensure compliance.
Ability to collect and preserve field data and samples, using proper techniques and equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain relevant instruments, devices, and field tools.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and site specifications.
Ability to use software and digital tools including Word, Excel, GIS, and CAD for reporting and mapping.
Ability to perform basic calculations, prepare reports, graphs, and other documentation.
Ability to solve problems, make recommendations, and justify actions taken in the field.
Ability to communicate findings clearly to others, including property owners, contractors, or community members.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work effectively both independently and with others.
Valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for up to two years of the required technical field experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections and investigations at residential, commercial, and industrial properties island-wide to assess sewer connections, water meters, wastewater service, pretreatment devices, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Investigate and document conditions affecting sewer and wastewater services, including changes to structures, water meter activity, wastewater charges, sewer connections, and potential violations or deficiencies.
Communicate with customers, contractors, architects, and other agencies to gather information, resolve issues, and explain required corrective actions.
Prepare technical documentation, including inspection reports, daily logs, sketches, drawings, findings, recommendations, databases, and other records related to field investigations and program activities.
Support wastewater and pretreatment programs, including compliance inspections, sampling, spill response, enforcement activities, special investigations, and research.
Operate a City vehicle to travel to various field locations.
Conduct field inspections and assessments of commercial, industrial, and residential facilities to determine compliance with sewer and pretreatment requirements.
Assist with investigations, compliance sampling, wastewater spill response, and minor enforcement activities; collect, document, and report information related to potential violations.
Receive training and apply established practices, procedures, equipment, techniques, regulations, and requirements related to the City's pretreatment and sewer service programs.
Research and summarize information from databases, records, and other sources; prepare inspection reports, action plans, technical documents, and other records using basic GIS and office software.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel independently to field locations island-wide and perform inspections, meetings, and other related program activities.
Conduct field investigations at residential, commercial, and other properties to evaluate sewer service conditions, water meters, sewer connections, wastewater charges, and construction or property changes.
Perform testing and assessments to determine water meter service, appropriate sewer codes, sewer connections, and other conditions affecting the City's sewer service programs.
Communicate with customers, property owners, architects, contractors, the Board of Water Supply, Department of Planning and Permitting, and other stakeholders to obtain information and facilitate investigations.
Identify deficiencies or discrepancies and communicate required corrective actions regarding plans, construction, sewer service, water meters, and related requirements.
Prepare daily logs, technical reports, drawings, sketches, and other documentation of investigation findings and recommendations.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel to urban and remote field locations.