What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician - Stormwater position at City of Savannah?
This position provides semi-skilled work and is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater management under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. This role involves conducting inspections of stormwater systems, industrial sites, and construction activities to identify and mitigate potential environmental risks. The Technician will perform tasks such as water quality monitoring, pollution prevention inspections, investigating illicit discharges, and ensuring that stormwater runoff meets regulatory standards.
- Performs routine field inspections of post-construction stormwater infrastructure including storm drains, catch basins, outfalls, tide gates, and other MS4 components.
- Performs wet and dry weather sampling throughout the city; forwards samples to the testing laboratory.
- Evaluates laboratory tests and uploads results to a computer database.
- Performs inspections to enforce the Stormwater Management ordinance.
- Researches pollutant origins.
- Responds to toxic spill incidents.
- Inspects industrial sites and commercial businesses for environmental compliance and pollution prevention purposes.
- Responds to and investigate citizen complaints regarding illicit discharge to the Stormwater system.
- Participates in the Municipal Stormwater Inspection Program to inspect all city-owned sites.
- Maintains various inventories that enable Stormwater inspections (i.e. outfalls, industrial sites,
commercial businesses). - Assists in Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) and Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) efforts by conducting water sampling and assisting in source tracing activities.
- Assists with the preparation of the City’s NPDES MS4 Annual Report to the state’s Environmental
Protection Division. - Represents the Department at public education and outreach activities.
- Responds to emergency situations during and after normal work hours.
- Operates computer network and associated peripheral devices to facilitate analytical drafting and mapping assignments.
- Prepares maps and charts using GIS software.
- Performs manual and computer-assisted drafting functions.
- Plots mapping information in order to maintain mapping layers.
- Serves in Critical Workforce for the Department, requiring service during disasters, weather
events such as tropical storms or hurricanes, etc., in a support role at the Critical Workforce
Shelter or other assigned locations. - Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.• Knowledge of the principles of conducting water sampling.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in operation of computers and other modern office equipment and software
Successful performance helps ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of city facilities.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general
public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and
provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, bending,
crouching, or stooping. The work occasionally lifts light objects, frequently lifts heavy objects,
climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes
between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed inside a pumping station or outdoors, where the
employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the
use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Salary : $42,861
