Environmental Technician

**WORK OBJECTIVE**:

- Performs technical skills in field inspection and ensures the City’s Regulatory requirement and standards are met in accordance to the State’s National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination System’s Program (NPDES). The position will also encompass assisting the general public in the knowledge of reducing pollutants to storm systems and advising on aquatic plantings and maintenance in community storm treatment systems. This position will work under the supervision of the Assistant City Engineer and shall receive direction on assigned duties to implement the City’s Stormwater Management Program from the Stormwater Coordinator.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs inspections as deemed necessary within the City’s Stormwater Management Program and as outlined in the Stormwater Standard Operating Procedures. As a part of this task to access stormwater structures, weed trimming around structures, unscrewing/screwing fastened grates/plates, and lifting manhole lids will be required.

Performs inspections for erosion and sediment control for City Projects and Development Projects.

Performs inspections for the FATS, OILS, and GREASE (F.O.G.) Program. Collects copies of manifests and compiles spreadsheets.

Works with Code Enforcement regarding direct dumping and detection of point source pollution.

Assists with presenting various public education programs such as “Adopt-A-Road” and the “Inlet Marker Program”. Involved in implementing educational activities on water quality and pollution prevention.

Responds to stormwater complaints, documenting, recording and following up with Code Enforcement as necessary.

Prepares reports for NPDES regulatory compliance items.

Attends and participates in stormwater planning and meeting events.

Performs grab samples and analyzes statistical and biological results from water samples.

Discusses and shares water quality data and environmental topics with other local and State Departments.

Performs related tasks to stormwater Infrastructure and drainage areas as necessary.

Performs related tasks to support solid waste as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
High school diploma or GED. Specialized training/education in environmental science or two (2) years of experience with stormwater management and maintenance. Must have Sediment Erosion Inspector and Florida Stormwater Operator Level II certifications or have the ability to attain within 6 months. Must have a valid Florida Driver License.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of NPDES requirements, State and local laws as it pertains to stormwater.

Ability to inventory stormwater structures with GPS tools necessary for the City’s GIS system.

Knowledge of Land Development Code, Code of Ordinances, Florida State Statutes and the Clean Water Act (as each pertains to stormwater).

Ability to identify various aquatic plants, both beneficial and noxious.

Basic knowledge of wetland vegetation, native and invasive.

Ability to operate small tools such as weed trimmer, drill, and manhole pull.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Ability to complete necessary inspection forms; take necessary photos and complete notices of violations.

Prepare and compute chemical/herbicide reports.

Knowledge of environmental principles and practices.

Knowledge of basic drainage principles and concepts.

Ability to make independent judgments.

Ability to operate standard personal computer and related office equipment.

Must display proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ability to compose and illustrate public outreach materials.

GIS knowledge, data collecting and editing ability preferred.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business owners, associates, contractors and the general public.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Must be able to prioritize and organize effectively to meet schedules.

**GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION**:

- As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/
- Tobacco-Free Work Environment

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