Senior Green Stormwater Infrastructure Operations Maintenance Technician

The Senior Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Operations Maintenance Technician will provide equipment operation support to a newly formed team responsible for GSI maintenance across the city.  The City of Raleigh is expanding the role greenspaces and natural drainages play as critical infrastructure to improve surface water quality and protect water resources. The new GSI Maintenance Team is a cross-departmental interdisciplinary team between the Parks and Natural Resources and Raleigh Stormwater divisions. Our goal is to deliver smart stormwater management through nature-based solutions to preserve and protect life, support healthy natural resources, enhance habitats, and complement sustainable and equitable growth for the community. We are seeking an expert equipment operator in the field of GSI maintenance and operations to support this new and innovative team.

The ideal candidate for this position should have extensive experience operating equipment in sensitive ecological systems and experience in landscape maintenance. They will rely on their expert experience in landscape and grounds equipment operation to support the GSI Maintenance Crew successfully achieve our goals of stormwater mitigation, habitat provision, and equitable distribution of services. They are team oriented and a natural leader. This candidate is an interdisciplinary professional who is comfortable working across agencies. They are equally comfortable talking to engineers, wetland scientists, and landscape maintenance staff. They are also comfortable working with the public – handling citizen concerns, as well as, community groups, youth groups, and volunteers. Finally, they are committed to being a leader in this rapidly evolving and innovative approach to managing stormwater.

The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country.  Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “City of Oaks” is also known for its beautiful natural resources, parks, and greenway trails, with approximately 58,000 acres of tree canopy, over 220 parks, 120 miles of greenway trail, more than 10 lakes, and 1,200 miles of streams.
  
Come be a part of the city that gets noticed! 

• Raleigh ranked as #3 best place in the US to live – US News and World Report’s Best Places to Live Rankings for 2023-2024
• Raleigh ranked #4 City in the US as “Best Places to Live” – Money Magazine 2022-2023
• Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023
• Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023
• Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023
• Raleigh is the 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023
• Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022
• Raleigh ranks No. 1 as best place for veterans to call home – WalletHub, November 2022

• Serve as equipment operator for the GSI Maintenance Crew, including equipment operation, loading and hauling, and routine maintenance
• Implement standard operating procedures to coordinate effective and efficient delivery of work products and GSI maintenance activities
• Conduct specialized and routine maintenance of Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) to proactively identify and remediate maintenance issues that will prolong the life cycle of City assets. Maintenance may include mowing, invasive species management (including aquatics), trash or debris removal, vegetation selection and replacement, repairing erosion and sedimentation, mulching, etc
• Coordinate with staff from multiple City departments to ensure timely and successful inspection and maintenance of SCMs, including completion of work orders
• Engage with the public, including youth groups and other volunteers, to assure quality product delivery
• Provide programmatic and technical support to ensure the functional management of engineered stormwater solutions (e.g. - constructed wetland systems, bioretention basins, innovative rights-of-way GSI, etc.)
• Maintain accurate tracking data in asset management software

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
 
Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

• Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification NC State University
• NC Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
• NC DOT Work Zone Supervisor Certification

• Knowledge of Green Stormwater Infrastructure principles, applications, and operations, including wetlands, wetland engineering, and ecosystem management
• Knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance, and specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Skills in community engagement, volunteerism, and citizen science programs
• Knowledge of the principles of leadership and ability to direct field operations
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands 
• Providing attention to detail in assignments 
• Comprehending reference books and manuals 
• Operating assigned tools and equipment 
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)
• Providing customer service 
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Providing and overseeing the maintenance of plants, trees, landscape, turf, vegetation and equipment 
• Providing direction to others to meet standards 

ADA and Other Requirements: 
Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.
 
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Salary : $42,027 - $64,326