Engineering Technician II - Stormwater

City of Battle Ground; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Battle Ground seeks a qualified Engineering Technician to support environmental and drainage programs under the NPDES Phase II permit. You will assist engineers, inspect drainage systems, and help develop rules and annual reporting for permit compliance.

The role involves field inspections, data collection, report preparation, and collaboration with regional authorities to ensure stormwater quality across streams, ponds and wetlands in Battle Ground.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Two years of Engineering Technician experience preferred.
• Public sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect public and private drainage and stormwater facilities for compliance with the NPDES permit.
• Assist engineers in applying civil engineering principles to municipal projects.
• Prepare reports, permits, and other documentation for NPDES annual reporting.
• Coordinate with agencies including the Washington Dept. of Ecology as needed.
• Educate and outreach to industrial, commercial, and residential customers about water quality.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Regulations tracking

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling programs

Job description

This position will focus on environmental and drainage aspects as required by the City's National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Phase II permit. This position assists engineers in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology. The primary area of responsibility will include public and private utilities systems inspection and compliance investigation. This position will assist engineers and higher level technical engineering staff in developing rules and code related to the NPDES permit and complete annual reports related to the NPDES permit.

• Perform activities to maintain the Public and Private Drainage Inspection Program.
• To conduct inspections for the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program (IDDE).
• Augment existing illicit discharge response by supporting on-going response to those illicit discharges that have discharged or have the potential to discharge into streams, ponds, wetlands, including mitigation, follow-up, enforcement and documentation.
• Monitor surface water quality in ponds and streams.
• Support management of surface water quality grants and grant administration.
• Inform, educate, and provide outreach to industrial, commercial, and residential customers.
• Assist with development of public information pertaining to the surface water quality of Battle Ground's streams, ponds, wetlands, and stormwaters.
• Keep files of inspection reports, sampling reports, notice of compliance, and other written correspondence as required by the NPDES annual report.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve complex or emergency water quality events, either individually or collaboratively with operations and maintenance personnel and Washington Department of Ecology staff as appropriate.
• Provide ongoing support to other water quality programs.
• Assist in acquiring data for quarterly and annual reports related to the NPDES Phase II permit.
• Communicates and coordinates with other municipal jurisdictions to share information and to identify coordinated efforts.
• Responds to stormwater complaints and formulates recommendations to higher level engineering staff for resolving issues.
• Assists with the preparation and oversight of public education and outreach information related to the NPDES program.
• Assists with the development and implementation programs associated with NPDES permit requirements.
• Assists with providing training to staff in regards to the implementation of the NPDES program.
• Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results.
• Researches records, maps and other data to obtain typical engineering data.
• Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design and bid specifications.
• Assists engineers to ensure that construction and repair of stormwater systems meet requirements.
• Assists in the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
• Assists in the preparation of storm drainage maps, databases, and comprehensive plans.
• Assists in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records.
• Performs a variety of office related functions, including preparing permits, correspondence, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing and/or copying of materials, answering phones and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff and the general public.
• Performs inspections of erosion control measures.
• Performs inspections of public and private stormwater facilities.
• Timely and regular attendance.
• Follow/adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Potential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect public and privately owned institutional, commercial, and industrial sites with pollution generating activities.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Local, State and federal Utility infrastructure (storm, sewer, water) regulations, programs, program implementation and reporting requirements.
• Ability to track and report on regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Laboratory practices and procedures, sampling techniques, processes, and interpretations.
• Regulations governing the treatment, control, and discharge of industrial and residential stormwater runoff into public and private stormwater systems.
• Auto CAD / Civil 3D.
• Stormwater modeling programs.

Ability to:

• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain engineering field and office data, reports, and systems.
• Ability to take compliance samples and perform related tests.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials, and the general public.
• Perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers and other City personnel, contractors, and the general public.

Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.

• High School Diploma or GED
• An Associate's degree in engineering technology, environmental science, civil engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Engineering Technician experience within areas of responsibility is preferred.
• Public sector experience in areas of responsibility is considered a plus.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of or have the ability to obtain a Washington State Flagger Certification within six (6) months.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification within six (6) months.
• Must successfully pass all phases of the pre-employment hiring process, including but not limited to, reference checks and a criminal background check.

Note: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job will be considered.

Office environment with low noise levels, with a portion of the employee's time spent indoors; significant outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field. Walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to read computer screens.