Engineering Technician

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Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs routine inspections of stormwater infrastructure, best management practices and outfalls
• Performs inspections and investigation of industrial sites.
• Inspects, samples, tests and analyzes illicit discharge flows for pollutants.
• Performs surveying tasks associated with stormwater construction and maintenance if needed.
• Enforces all codes and regulations pertaining to stormwater management; issues citations; conducts follow-up inspections; testifies in court as necessary.
• Records daily rainfall data as necessary. Assists with inspection of residential and commercial facilities for compliance with Stormwater regulations.
• Manages assigned database(s).
• Conducts drainage easement research as needed.
• Conducts periodic public awareness meetings to educate County citizens on proper stormwater management practices and related issues.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints associated with areas of responsibility; provides information to residents affected by County construction projects; investigates citizen complaints related to stormwater projects and problems.
• Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.
• Assists with water quality monitoring / sampling.
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Submit work orders to other departments / divisions.