Engineering Technician III (Environmental)

Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

The City of Montgomery Engineering Department is seeking a qualified technician to perform environmental groundwater and storm water sampling in the field and office. The role includes monitoring wells, storm water sites, and reporting on various discharges while potentially supervising staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and several years of related experience; a BA in a related field can substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Requires education/experience per city policies.
• BA substitution possible on a year-for-year basis.
• Position involves field sampling and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental groundwater and storm water sampling.
• Monitor groundwater wells and storm water sites.
• Inspect erosion and sediment control measures at facilities.
• Prepare reports for groundwater, storm water, and related discharges.

Skills

Ground water sampling

Storm water sampling

Education

High School diploma or GED

B.A. in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science or related

Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

The fundamental
reason this classification exists is to perform technical engineering work in
the field and office.� This
classification is responsible for environmental ground water and storm water
sampling for the City of Montgomery.� The
major work responsibilities may include: monitoring ground water wells; monitoring permanent storm water sites;
monitoring methane gas wells; investigating unlawful discharges to the storm
water system; inspecting construction site erosion and sedimentation control
measures and industrial facilities; preparing reports for ground water, storm
water, methane gas, and unlawful discharges; serving as an environmental
educational coordinator; performing
demolition coordination duties; and supervising two or more full-time
employees.� Incumbents of this
classification work within a framework of established procedures and are
expected to perform all the duties assigned to the position with only
occasional instructions or assistance.
The Engineering Technician III is distinguished from the Engineering
Technician II by the increased complexity of assignments, decision-making
responsibility and level of supervision received and exercised by the
Technician III classification. �Familiar
assignments are received with general instructions while new work is performed
under supervision of the Assistant City Engineer and City Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or G.E.D. and
five (5) years of experience in environmental ground water or storm water
sampling.� BA in Biology, Chemistry,
Environmental Science, or closely related degree may substitute for required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
NOTE:� Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered

Special Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
and insurable driving record as needed to operate a City vehicle to travel to
various job sites.� Must be willing to
work nights, or weekends as needed to meet deadlines or prepare and complete
special projects.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill current one (1) vacancy� and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.� The current vacancy is with the�City of Montgomery Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.� For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register.� Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST:�Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK:�Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
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