Stormwater Technician

Position: Stormwater Technician

Pay Range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Location: Richland Soil & Water Conservation District

Employment Status: Full-Time - Non-exempt. Position open until filled.

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, with an half hour (unpaid) lunch. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Overall Responsibilities: The Stormwater Technician is an entry-level position responsible for day-to-day inspection of active construction sites and associated compliance reporting to assist partner communities with regulatory requirements related to pollution prevention.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Implement Richland County Stormwater Management and Sediment Regulations through plan review, fee collection, permitting, field inspections and enforcement.

· Perform periodic inspections of permitted sites, document site conditions and compliance activities in accordance with Ohio EPA’s NPDES Construction General Permit.

· Prepare and deliver written reports, using mobile applications, for permitted sites.

· Provide technical information to contractors, consultants and community officials regarding Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3’s), Erosion & Sediment Control Plan implementation, stormwater Best Management Practices, standard operation procedures, conservation planning concepts and Clean Water Act responsibilities.

· Combination of office and outdoor field work.

· Work outside in inclement weather conditions, over uneven terrain with exposure to various and hazardous insects, plants, animals and environmental conditions.

· Work scheduled shifts for the public stormwater permit room and office.

· Assist with the District’s education and outreach campaigns as needed.

· Recordkeeping and maintenance of files.

· Log collected data into the District GIS database.

· Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements or Qualifications: Associate degree or higher. Major in Natural Sciences/Studies preferred. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.

For full job details, please see complete job description: https://richlandswcd.net/get-involved/careers-and-internships/

Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, college transcript (if applicable) and list of three references to: Director@RichlandSWCD.net.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person