Engineering Technician

Richland County Government; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government seeks a Stormwater Technician to perform routine inspections of stormwater infrastructure, investigate illicit discharges, sample and analyze flows, and enforce applicable codes to protect water quality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with formal training in engineering technology or environmental science, plus a valid state driver’s license and 2–4 years of related experience. Responsibilities include data management and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with formal training in engineering technology or environmental science, equivalent to at least one year of college-level study.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections of stormwater infrastructure and outfalls, and investigates industrial sites.
• Inspects, samples, tests and analyzes illicit discharge flows for pollutants.
• Enforces codes and regulations, issues citations, conducts follow-up inspections, and testifies in court as necessary.
• Records rainfall data, assists with facility inspections for compliance with Stormwater regulations.
• Manages assigned databases and conducts drainage easement research; participates in public awareness meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED with related training in engineering technology or environmental science

Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

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.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION :

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.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Requires over two years and up to and including four years