Environmental Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work within the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department as an Environmental Technician.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Enforces compliance through review of engineering plans and inspection of sites
• Oversees ordinance compliance
• Performs investigation of water quality, elevation, grading, obstruction of waterways and soil and sediment controls
• Inspects drainage complaints and develops initial work up
• Monitors the construction of drainage projects
• Prepares drainage project's justification for committee and/or Board approval
• Assists developers and property owners
• Prepares, maintains and distributes records and reports pertinent to reviews and inspections
• Serves as a consultant for proper compliance
• Prepares preliminary and working drawings to scale using drafting techniques
• Prepares and updates drawings
• Interacts with the public, and conducts field inspection

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in design and construction or in an environmental or sub professional engineering field
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver’s license

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience of permit review process and procedures
• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including the DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance and building code
• Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including consultants and contractors

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment and will include working in all outside weather conditions.