Stormwater Field Technician: Ponds & Outfalls Inspector

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a technician to perform technical duties in inspecting the city’s ponds and outfalls, including analytical and visual inspections of stormwater outfalls, checking rain gauges, and recording measurements.

You will maintain daily logs, inspect ponds annually and after heavy rain events, assist Stormwater crews with inspections and maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety policies and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pond and outfall inspection principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of testing procedures used to determine conductivity, detergents, pH levels, temperature and fluoride levels.
• Skill in the operation of an assigned vehicle.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the preparation of required reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analytical and visual inspections of stormwater outfalls.
• Checks rain gauges and records measurements.
• Maintains daily logs of activities, readings and inspection results.
• Inspects city ponds annually and following major rain events.
• Inspects stormwater pump (e.g. Mary Street pond pump).
• Provides assistance to Stormwater crews as needed with inspections, cleaning, and other maintenance of the stormwater system.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Report writing

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Specialized training

Job description

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a technician to perform technical duties in inspecting the city’s ponds and outfalls, including analytical and visual inspections of stormwater outfalls, checking rain gauges, and recording measurements.

You will maintain daily logs, inspect ponds annually and after heavy rain events, assist Stormwater crews with inspections and maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety policies and reporting requirements.