Environmental Technician
Description
Overview
This position performs technical duties in support of the Industrial Pretreatment Program and the Watershed Protection Plan.
- Assists the Environmental Manager in the coordination of the Industrial Pretreatment Program; coordinates the collection of samples from industries that discharge into the Mud Creek Pollution Control Plant and the Withlacoochee Water Pollution Control Plant.
- Installs equipment to monitor and collect pollutants from industrial sites and manufacturing plants.
- Performs field tests at industrial sites.
- Performs system sampling as required by plant NPDES permits, the sanitary sewer overflow program and the Watershed Protection Program.
- Installs equipment to monitor and collect stream samples for the Watershed Protection Plan; performs related field tests.
- Coordinates public outreach and educational programs related to the Watershed Protection Plan; schedules, publicizes and leads stream walks.
- Identifies and documents illicit discharges.
- Maintains industrial sampling records, equipment calibration and repair logs, daily logs, investigative reports, and other required records.
- Visually inspects industrial and commercial grease traps and pretreatment devices/sampling stations for proper operations and maintenance; documents ordinance violations.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of discharge monitoring and analysis methods, tools and principles.
- Knowledge of safe work principles and practices.
- Knowledge of water sampling methods.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Skill in the performance of standard mathematical calculations.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of job-specific tools and equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.