Junior Stormwater Technician — NPDES & Field Ops

City of Arlington, Washington; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington, Washington seeks a semi-skilled technician to support day-to-day Stormwater Utility operations with emphasis on implementing the NPDES Phase II permit. Duties include maintenance, data collection, program development, and public outreach.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in stormwater or water management, a high school diploma, and a Washington driver’s license. Certifications in erosion control and first aid are preferred or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• One year of stormwater or surface water management work experience.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• College level courses in water resources, environmental science and/or civil engineering preferred; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Certification as an Erosion Control Specialist, or ability to obtain within six months.
• First aid and/or CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Washington State flagger card, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist stormwater utility locate activities per City/state standards.
• Assist maintenance and cleaning of public stormwater facilities and annual reporting.
• Assist develop maintenance programs for stormwater facilities.
• Assist compliance with NPDES Phase II permit requirements.
• Assist in city programs including surface water education and IDDE.
• Assist data collection for surface water information and asset management.
• Assist with inspections of stormwater facilities and data entry.

Skills

Civil engineering

NPDES Phase II

Reading plans

Safety procedures

Customer service

Computer skills

Data collection

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Water resources/civil eng coursework

Job description

The City of Arlington, Washington seeks a semi-skilled technician to support day-to-day Stormwater Utility operations with emphasis on implementing the NPDES Phase II permit. Duties include maintenance, data collection, program development, and public outreach.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in stormwater or water management, a high school diploma, and a Washington driver’s license. Certifications in erosion control and first aid are preferred or obtainable within six months.