Resource Conservationist 3 - Engineering Tech

To assist with the inventorying, planning, application, and maintenance of the Delaware SWCD’s natural resource program.

• Associate degree and five or more years of experience preferred, or high school diploma or equivalent with seven or more years experience.
• Employee must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.  Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on District business at all times, including insurability.

• Provides daily coordination and project management to resource conservation staff.
• Works closely with Delaware County Engineer and County Commissioners on Ohio Revised Code 6131 and 6137 projects.
• Works closely with local units of government in the implementation of applicable MS4/NPDES minimum control measures.
• Conducts inspections of District projects.
• Identifies needed work on projects and estimates costs needed to perform such work.
• Responds to landowner resource concerns.
• Manages work of independent contractors.
• Uses engineering instruments and equipment as part of a field team to design soil and water conservation practices using US Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Transportation specifications.
• Conducts internal and external project plan review and supervises project implementation and inspection.
• Possesses the ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans and specifications.
• Conducts site reviews, inspections, investigations, and analytical visits and completes reports.
• Conducts follow up visits with landusers to further advise and assist them on the installation and maintenance of conservation practices. 
• Explains conservation practices using straightforward narrations of facts and descriptions
• Develops weekly schedule, tracks daily work, and makes own appointments.
• Compiles daily and weekly reports for time and cost accounting as well as monthly reports to Board of Supervisors.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order.  Ensures accurate inventory of related supplies.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Works closely with resource conservation staff and administrators to develop budgeting, staffing, and annual reporting recommendations.
• Understands topography, soil types, aerial photography, geography, vegetation, and other features.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all agencies and land users.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends various training sessions, teleconferences, webinars and workshops.
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations.
• Works additional hours outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes work and practices effective time management resulting in good quality and quantity of work.
• Sets and meets deadlines, effectively manages multiple job duties and asks for assistance when needed.
• Provides accurate, timely and professional assistance to partners, landowners and general public in a manner that heightens the District’s credibility and visibility.
• Promotes a positive, cooperative, and non-discriminatory atmosphere that supports a safe and productive working environment.

Performs any related essential functions as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Equipment:  Efficiently operates a wide variety of power tools and hand tools along with a variety of office equipment including a computer and related software, copier, camera, telephone, calculator, scanner, projector, and other equipment necessary to perform duties.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:
 

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resource conservation and management with an understanding of rural and urban surface and subsurface drainage design.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing;
• Proficiency in grammar, writing, spelling, punctuation and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional public relations and project management skills.
• Delivers excellent customer service, externally and internally.
• Ability to work effectively with clients who may be upset, distraught, irate, or emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function with reasonable range of constructive behaviors.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments, multi-task with accurate focus and refocus in a fast paced environment.
• Efficiently operates computer programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and agency specific programs.
• Experience with and willingness to become proficient in the use of Auto CAD, ArcGIS, and related engineering software.
• Thorough knowledge, adherence and aptitude to follow safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge, adherence and aptitude to follow federal, state, local, and agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
•   The following may be required as determined by the District Administrator:
  1. State of Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license
  2. commercial driver’s license with class A endorsement  

 
RESPONSIBILITY:
Daily supervision is provided by the Administrator and Deputy Administrator on behalf of the Delaware SWCD Board of Supervisors.
 
PHYSICAL EFFORT and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works both inside and outside and is exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, over uneven terrain, with exposure to various hazardous insects, plants, and animals.  Some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects weighing up to 100 pounds is also involved.  Individual is exposed to noise, vibration, oil, chemicals, and physical hazards.  Individual may be exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. 
 
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Individual has contact with the Board of Supervisors, co-workers, employees in county government, contractors, and the general public.  Individual may communicate with the public.  Individual is responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with all parties.

Salary : $24 - $35