JOB
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is to perform work involving field inspection of stormwater structures and outfalls with hand-held GPS equipment, dry weather screening of storm sewer system, updating, and maintaining a stormwater system database for the county's Phase II Stormwater Program, creating and updating maps.*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Performs tasks for the Phase II MS4 Permit program, including, but not limited to storm water quality tests, storm sewer inspections, storm water detention pond inspections and investigation of non-storm water discharges. Performs field map updates of County-owned storm sewer system, under the direction of the County Engineer, as part of the County's obligations under its Phase II MS4 Permit from Georgia EPD.Performs field data collection, including occasional trips during inclement weather to investigate storm water issues. Uses the County GIS system to input data from field inspections for tracking purposes. Converts data to a form that can be used for reporting to Georgia EPD under the direction of the County Engineer. Generates GIS maps and database reports for MS4 annual reporting to the Georgia EPD.Inspects stormwater best management practices including stormwater management ponds, bio-retention cells, and water quality devices.Responds to citizen complaints regarding water quality issues by performing investigation of non-storm water discharges. Prepares reports of inspection/investigation activities as required, including conditions found, actions taken, recommendations for further action, and issues violation notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE APTITUDESData Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Mathematical Aptitude Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.Situational Reasoning Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.ADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or ladders/heights. Whitfield County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities