Class Title: Senior Environmental Technician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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1 Class Title: LSA Status: Non-Exempt BRIE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to oversee field operations for the monitoring of water quality in the City in accordance with the Clean Water Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act. This is accomplished by completing household hazardous waste collection; performing compliance monitoring; overseeing water and pretreatment field operations; performing cross connection inspections; and inspecting swimming pools. Other duties include completing administrative duties; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. ESSENTIAL UNCTIONS: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. S Sedentary L Light M Medium H Heavy V Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to 10 Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to # Code Essential unctions 1 M Completes household hazardous waste collection by assisting HAZMAT Specialist with complaints, special projects and/or scheduled household hazardous waste collection days; providing technical and structural input; and assessing over pack and transport hazardous waste. 2 H Performs compliance monitoring by collecting water, wastewater, storm water, complaint samples, and soil samples according to the Clean Water Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act of the federal code of regulations; assisting the Specialist inspect industry; and providing mechanical or technical assistance as needed. 3 M Oversees water and pretreatment field operations by training personnel in the daily field operations of sample collection, equipment use and maintenance, and inventory control; providing support in advanced situation during daily activity; assisting in the scheduling of field operations; writing notices of violations as necessary; directing environmental technicians in their daily duties; overseeing warehouse and inventory; and calibrating meters and equipment. 4 M Performs cross connection inspections and testing by sampling point inspections; inspecting water resources for possible pollutants or hazards; testing backflow devices; conducting further inspections; and insuring appropriate installation of C.C. valves and sample points. Page 1

2 5 L Inspects swimming pools by inspecting for compliance under Texas Health Code; testing waters for chemical and structural requirements; ensuring pumps and motors are properly installed and operational; ensuring availability of all safety equipment; and investigating complaints. 6 S Completes administrative duties by updating pretreatment and water distribution databases daily; compiling and reviewing pretreatment analysis; preparing frequent reports; creating and implementing standard operating procedures for pretreatment. Page 2

3 JOB REQUIREMENTS: ormal Education / Knowledge Experience Certification and Other Requirements Reading Math Writing Managerial Budget Responsibility Supervisory / Organizational Control Complexity Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills JOB REQUIREMENTS Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Over one year up to and including two years. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License, Water Distribution Class D, 40- Hour Backflow Prevention Device Testing, Texas Department of Health Pesticide Applicator, and Operator of Aquatic acilities. Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and selfstudy. Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Receives general direction: The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Persuasion Very requent: More than 51% of work time. Page 3

4 OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy X Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to 10 Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time. = requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time. R=Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs. This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUENCY DESCRIPTION Standing Inspections, sampling, maintenance, and repairs Sitting Driving, computer, and paperwork Walking Sample points, inspections, and complaints Lifting Samples, manhole covers, and water station lists Carrying Samples, equipment, supplies, and machines Pushing/Pulling O Manhole covers, equipment, and machines Reaching Samples and water stations Handling Samples, equipment, machines, tools, and supplies ine Dexterity O Small screws while wearing gloves Kneeling Sampling Crouching Sampling Crawling R Repair or cleaning of equipment Bending Sampling Twisting R Obstacles, trees, brush, or manholes Climbing R Changing lights Balancing R Stream and wastewater sampling Vision C Sampling, driving, paperwork, and night duty Hearing C Driving, sampling, and around machinery Talking Communicating with industry, office personnel, and technicians oot Controls Driving Other (Specify) Page 4

5 MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS: PH meter, colorimeter, ISCO 3200 automatic sampler, backflow gauges, pumps, ice machine, truck, manhole pick, batter charger, hydro lab, turbidity meter, pool meter, printer, computer and related software ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS: D=Daily W=Several Times Per Week M=Several Times Per Month S=Seasonally N=Never HEALTH AND SAETY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Mechanical Hazards D Respiratory Hazards D Office Environment Chemical Hazards D Extreme Temperatures D Warehouse Electrical Hazards W Noise and Vibration W Shop ire Hazards D Wetness/Humidity D Vehicle X Explosives D Physical Hazards D Outdoors Communicable Diseases D Other (see 2 below) Physical Danger or Abuse D Other (see 1 below) D (1) Traffic areas (2) N/A PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Safety glasses, steel toe boots, tyvex suits, jackets, respirators, and gloves NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C=Continuously 2/3 or more of the time =requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O=Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R=Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N=Never Never occurs NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Time Pressure Emergency Situation requent Change of Tasks Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Tedious or Exacting Work Noisy/Distracting Environment Other (see 3 below) (3) N/A O O N Page 5

6 SIGNATURE REVIEW AND COMMENTS: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. I have reviewed this job description and received a copy Signature of Employee Date Page 6