Engineering Technician

This position is responsible for participating in the environmental compliance activities of the Stormwater Management Department.

• Performs wet and dry weather sampling throughout the city; forwards samples to testing laboratory.
• Evaluates laboratory tests and uploads results to computer database.
• Performs inspections to enforce the Stormwater Management ordinance.
• Researches pollutant origins.
• Responds to toxic spill incidents.
• Inspects industrial sites and commercial businesses for environmental compliance and pollution prevention purposes.
• Responds to and investigates citizen complaints regarding illicit discharge to the stormwater system.
• Participates in the Municipal Stormwater Inspection Program to inspect all city-owned sites.
• Inspects MS4 structures such as outfalls, detention ponds, and tide gates.
• Maintains various inventories that enable stormwater inspections (i.e., outfalls, industrial sites, commercial businesses).
• Assists in Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) and Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) efforts by conducting water sampling and assisting in source tracing activities.
• Leads the preparation of the City's NPDES MS4 Annual Report to the state's Environmental Protection Division.
• Represents Department at Earth Day activities.
• Responds to emergencies during and after normal work hours.
• Operates computer network and associated peripheral devices to facilitate analytical drafting and mapping assignments.
• Prepares maps and charts using GIS software.
• Researches courthouse records.
• Performs manual and computer-assisted drafting functions.
• Files and maintains incoming record drawings; assists others in locating geographic data.
• Plots mapping information to maintain mapping layers.
• Serves in Critical Workforce for the Department, requiring service during disasters, weather events such as tropical storms or hurricanes, etc., in a support role at the Critical Workforce Shelter or other assigned locations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field plus two years of work experience in environmental engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of the principles of conducting water sampling according to established protocols.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in operating computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.