Environmental Technician Job Athens area,Ohio USA,Engineering

The City of Athens is hiring an Environmental Technician. The Environmental Technician serves as the City’s coordinator for City programs related to the protection of the environment, including laboratory testing for drinking water and sewer collection, surface water protection, fats, oil and grease monitoring and shade tree protection. This is a full-time position.

Classification

Title:

Environmental Technician. Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union. Division/Dept.:
Engineering/Public Works. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt.

Reports to:

Director, Engineering/Public Works. Pay Grade: 6.

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Technician serves as the City’s coordinator for City programs related to the protection of the environment, including laboratory testing for drinking water and sewer collection, surface water protection, fats, oil and grease monitoring and shade tree protection. This position assists with the implementation and management of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and will serve as the Coordinator and Inspector for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, Industrial Pretreatment and Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) program, and be trained to be certified and perform testing in the City’s certified water and wastewater laboratory, and serve as the coordinator for the city’s shade tree canopy.

This position is in the classified service of the City, requires a 60 to 180 day probationary period, and is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

JOB DUTIES

Serve as Administrator of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit in accordance with Ohio EPA regulations.

Perform water and wastewater laboratory testing.

Oversee and update storm system maps with GIS system.

Prepare required Annual MS4 Report.

May assist in the non-industrial wastewater treatment plant biosolids program and aid the Wastewater Plant Manager with refinement and implementation of biosolids disposal program; including land application. Serve as coordinator to identify application sites, develop methods, and acquire permitting.

Oversee and implement an Industrial Pretreatment and Fats, oil, and Grease (FOG) program.

Prepare reports and maintain records.

Communicate with citizens, landowners, and contractors related to environmental programs.

Attend staff meetings, landowner, developer, and pre-construction meetings, as required.

Review plans and specifications to assure compliance with regulations.

Establish criteria for projects and assess the effectiveness of public education and outreach programs.

Analyze public and private utility systems to determine location, capacity, condition, and compliance with standards without existing information.

Oversee stormwater NPDES program development, implementation, and reporting with only periodic review.

Maintain and foster community relationships.

Prepare and develop detailed technical records and reports utilized to prepare mandatory regulatory reports and programs.

Assist in the development of storm water, industrial pretreatment and biosolids policy and provide recommendations for legislation that controls Citywide administration. Must be able to evaluate and recommend applicability and legality of policies.

Coordinate public tree care activities within the City of Athens including landscaping on new developments, removals/plantings in the city rights of way and parks and working with utility companies on tree maintenance projects.

Serve as a shade tree liaison between the city departments, city residents and the Shade Tree Commission.

Coordinate Arbor Day activities and the city’s annual Tree City USA program.

Conduct hazard tree assessments and train staff in proper tree care techniques.

Assume other responsibilities and perform other related duties as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must possess or must be able to:

An associate’s degree in conservation, natural resources, engineering, or other related field or an Ohio Certified Water or Wastewater Operator License or an accreditation or in‑training as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) is preferred.

Two years’ experience in an environmental or…