Engineering Technician

City-of-Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking an Environmental Technician to support the Stormwater Management Department in environmental compliance activities. The role involves field sampling, site inspections, GIS mapping, and drafting duties to maintain MS4 compliance.

You will evaluate laboratory results, assist with IDDE/I&I efforts, and help prepare the annual NPDES MS4 report. A strong background in water sampling, computers, and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field plus two years of work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of water sampling principles and established protocols.
• Knowledge of computers and modern office equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work; strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet and dry weather sampling; forward samples to laboratory.
• Evaluate lab tests and upload results to database.
• Inspect industrial sites and businesses for environmental compliance.
• Respond to citizen complaints regarding illicit discharge to stormwater system.
• Prepare MS4 Annual Report and participate in related inspections and mapping tasks.
• Operate computers for drafting and GIS mapping; prepare maps and charts.
• Respond to emergencies during and after work hours.
• Assist in IDDE and I/I efforts with sampling and source tracing.

Skills

Water sampling

GIS software

Drafting

Communication

Public relations

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.