Environmental Services Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in installing, operating, calibrating, modifying, maintaining and repairing a variety of specialized equipment and instruments needed in the air, water, wastewater, stormwater, noise and soil sampling programs; performs more routine tests in both the laboratory and the field to determine the extent and nature of environmental concerns; conducts special studies and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in preparing and reviewing industrial wastewater discharge permits to determine the nature and legal compliance of the discharge.
• Participates in inspections, surveillance, and investigations to assist in determining the compliance and enforcement of individual sources with air, water, wastewater, noise and soil rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Collects and analyzes air, water, wastewater and soil samples using appropriate sampling and analytical techniques according to prescribed regulatory standards in hazardous atmospheres and environments and various weather conditions.
• Installs, operates, calibrates, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of environmental monitoring equipment and instruments, including particulate air samplers, effluent composite samplers, and radiation monitors, continuous sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate and carbon monoxide monitors.
• Assists in routine or emergency field tests to minimize adverse environmental effects to the environment and to promote a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and its sewer network.
• Records, tabulates, monitors and charts data from the various environmental sampling sites for the purposes of environmental monitoring, inter-laboratory certification, quality control and technical reports related to the general activity of environmental control and monitoring, using automated and manual methods.
• Maintains and revises files sufficient to accurately record and assess data related to environmental concerns and the high strength program.
• Calculates charges for landfill leachate and high strength surcharges for monthly billing purposes.
• Prepares correspondence for regulated community on monitoring and billing issues.
• Assists in all work necessary to maintain and update an effective control program, including assisting in the setup of an environmental monitoring network.
• Assists in the laboratory, field and with routine administrative duties associated with this division.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Environmental sampling instruments related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, soil and noise pollution
• Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental monitoring
• Wastewater collection and treatment systems and equipment
• Basic chemistry, biology and physics principles

Skill in:

• Performing chemical, physical and bacteriological testing
• Following oral and written instructions
• Reading charts and graphs
• Gathering, analyzing and evaluating technical and scientific data
• Organizing and maintaining effective filling systems
• Preparing records and technical reports
• Making mathematical computations
• Compiling data using a computer
• Electrical wiring

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology or closely related area.

Additional or Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Must be physically able to climb ladders, perform routine physical tasks, lift objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds, and wear appropriate safety equipment. Must complete 40 hour HAZWOPER Technician training within one (1) year of appointment.

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to wide temperature variations.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience in environmental programs preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present.

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Class Code: Environmental Services Technician (5431)