Stormwater Technician I

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

This is a semi-skilled technical position responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the City's Stormwater Utility, with an emphasis on implementation of the NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater permit. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to become competent in their skilled area and perform proficiently and independently those assignments of a regular and reoccurring nature. Work is normally performed in accordance with established and well-known policies, procedures and practices under frequent supervision until competency has been demonstrated. Employees of a higher classification may check progress of work and provide instruction on accomplishing work involving unusual problems or use of unfamiliar equipment.

• Assist with stormwater utility locate activities in accordance with City and state standards.
• Assist with the performance, direction, and supervision of maintenance and cleaning of public stormwater facilities and infrastructure systems, and with the annual reporting of these activities.
• Assist with the development of public stormwater facilities and infrastructure maintenance programs.
• Assist with the City's implementation and compliance with requirements contained in the Washington State Department of Ecology NPDES stormwater permit.
• Assist in developing and implementing various city programs, including surface water education and public outreach, illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), aquatic resources restoration, and private storm system self-inspection and reporting program.
• Assist in the collection and compiling of surface water information, such as surface elevations, discharge, and water quality (field measurements at time of collection) and data.
• Assist in performing routine inspection of public and privately maintained stormwater facilities.
• Works with other public works staff, using as-built drawings and field inventories, to update, maintain, and manage the City's stormwater and surface water mapping database and asset management system.
• Assist in collecting and imputing data for the City's stormwater asset management system.
• Assist with lab analysis of collected water samples.
• Assist with maintenance and collecting data from stream gauging stations and electronic flow monitoring equipment.
• Assist in supporting the development and implementation of stormwater education programs, including providing data and support for the Stormwater page on the City's web site.
• Assists the public both in person and over the telephone. Responds to surface water inquiries.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, documentation of inspections, preparation of notices and letters, preparation property condition assessments, and similar documents and records.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of general principles and practices of civil engineering and construction, including materials and equipment related to stormwater public works projects.
• Knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Rule, the Stormwater Manual for Western Washington, , and Low Impact Development (LID).
• Knowledge of confined space procedures and use and containment of all hazardous chemicals used for this position, or ability to obtain training within six (6) months.
• Knowledge of and ability to use safety equipment, including oxygen detection meter, blower, respirator, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret a variety of engineering plans and technical documents.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in potentially stressful situations, including looking for ways to resolve disputes or non-compliance issues in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
• Ability to operate a variety of computer software applications, including standard office programs.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and independently execute assigned work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Requires physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability for continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, twisting, crawling, manipulation of and heavy lifting of City equipment.

• U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• College level courses in water resources, environmental science and/or civil engineering preferred; Associate's Degree preferred.
• One (1) year of stormwater or surface water management work experience.
• Certification as an Erosion Control Specialist, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• First aid and/or CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Washington State flagger card, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Successfully pass a background check.