What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Support Engineer I/II/III/IV- DEHE Tribal Utility Support position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
Summary
Under limited supervision, provides technical support to engineering support services to rural communities for the operations and maintenance of native community owned and operated sanitation facilities infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Provides consulting services for engineering, repair, upgrade design and minor construction of community-owned water and wastewater facilities for the Division of Environmental Health & Engineering (DEHE). Assures proper operation and maintenance of constructed sanitation facilities. Provides operator training, plan review, technical assistance and emergency response to the communities. Assesses and adjusts priorities and plans as needed to meet individual system operations requirements, operator training schedules, emergency response, and program objectives. Responds to sanitation facilities emergencies as required.
Reviews and evaluates proposed and existing sanitation facilities to verify that proposed or existing infrastructure is the type of facility best suited for the community. Reviews engineering reports; provides operational cost and maintenance estimates for proposed and existing facilities. Reviews plans and specifications for sanitation facilities. Reviews, evaluates and recommends engineering methods for the design of drinking water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. Reviews designs, specifications and vendor proposals for conformance to operational and maintenance needs.
Provides training and instruction to water/wastewater plant operators on a wide variety of subjects in both classroom and field environments. Reviews changes in DEHE program services, technologies and policies; develops training content to meet new objectives; updates training content and develops new training materials and instructional methods. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.
Coordinates technical support resources with DEHE, other departments, regional health organizations and the State of Alaska.
Other Information
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Level I
A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program, or the ability to obtain the degree within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.
Level II/III/IV
A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Level I
Non-supervisory - Entry Level, No Experience Is Required.
Level II
Non-Supervisory- Two (2) years of civil and environmental engineering experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
Level III
Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of civil and environmental engineering experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
This job description may apply to any of the following four (4) engineering disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical.
Level IV
Non-supervisory - Eight (8) years of cold weather water and wastewater treatment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
TO INCLUDE
Supervisory – Two (2) Years Of Supervisory Experience Required.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Level I
N/A
Level II
Candidate must possess a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) also known as an Engineer In Training (EIT).
Level III/IV
Candidate must possess a Professional Engineering license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska, or have a PE license in at least one other state and obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting position.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Following Demands Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job
Under limited supervision, provides technical support to engineering support services to rural communities for the operations and maintenance of native community owned and operated sanitation facilities infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Provides consulting services for engineering, repair, upgrade design and minor construction of community-owned water and wastewater facilities for the Division of Environmental Health & Engineering (DEHE). Assures proper operation and maintenance of constructed sanitation facilities. Provides operator training, plan review, technical assistance and emergency response to the communities. Assesses and adjusts priorities and plans as needed to meet individual system operations requirements, operator training schedules, emergency response, and program objectives. Responds to sanitation facilities emergencies as required.
Reviews and evaluates proposed and existing sanitation facilities to verify that proposed or existing infrastructure is the type of facility best suited for the community. Reviews engineering reports; provides operational cost and maintenance estimates for proposed and existing facilities. Reviews plans and specifications for sanitation facilities. Reviews, evaluates and recommends engineering methods for the design of drinking water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. Reviews designs, specifications and vendor proposals for conformance to operational and maintenance needs.
Provides training and instruction to water/wastewater plant operators on a wide variety of subjects in both classroom and field environments. Reviews changes in DEHE program services, technologies and policies; develops training content to meet new objectives; updates training content and develops new training materials and instructional methods. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.
Coordinates technical support resources with DEHE, other departments, regional health organizations and the State of Alaska.
Other Information
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
- Knowledge of principles of environmental engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in cold climates.
- Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment.
- Knowledge of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.
- Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
- Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.
- Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting technical training classes.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
Level I
A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program, or the ability to obtain the degree within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.
Level II/III/IV
A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Level I
Non-supervisory - Entry Level, No Experience Is Required.
Level II
Non-Supervisory- Two (2) years of civil and environmental engineering experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
Level III
Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of civil and environmental engineering experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
This job description may apply to any of the following four (4) engineering disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical.
Level IV
Non-supervisory - Eight (8) years of cold weather water and wastewater treatment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
TO INCLUDE
Supervisory – Two (2) Years Of Supervisory Experience Required.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Level I
N/A
Level II
Candidate must possess a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) also known as an Engineer In Training (EIT).
Level III/IV
Candidate must possess a Professional Engineering license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska, or have a PE license in at least one other state and obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting position.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Following Demands Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job
- Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous working environments with heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions.
- Requires occasional travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV or small plane.
