Job Information
City of Toledo Environmental Services Technician in Toledo, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in installing, operating, calibrating, modifying, maintaining and repairing a variety of specialized equipment and instruments needed in the air, water, wastewater, stormwater, noise and soil sampling programs; performs more routine tests in both the laboratory and the field to determine the extent and nature of environmental concerns; conducts special studies and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists in preparing and reviewing industrial wastewater discharge permits to determine the nature and legal compliance of the discharge.
- Participates in inspections, surveillance, and investigations to assist in determining the compliance and enforcement of individual sources with air, water, wastewater, noise and soil rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Collects and analyzes air, water, wastewater and soil samples using appropriate sampling and analytical techniques according to prescribed regulatory standards in hazardous atmospheres and environments and various weather conditions.
- Installs, operates, calibrates, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of environmental monitoring equipment and instruments, including particulate air samplers, effluent composite samplers, and radiation monitors, continuous sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate and carbon monoxide monitors.
- Assists in routine or emergency field tests to minimize adverse environmental effects to the environment and to promote a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and its sewer network.
- Records, tabulates, monitors and charts data from the various environmental sampling sites for the purposes of environmental monitoring, inter-laboratory certification, quality control and technical reports related to the general activity of environmental control and monitoring, using automated and manual methods.
- Maintains and revises files sufficient to accurately record and assess data related to environmental concerns and the high strength program.
- Calculates charges for landfill leachate and high strength surcharges for monthly billing purposes.
- Prepares correspondence for regulated community on monitoring and billing issues.
- Assists in all work necessary to maintain and update an effective control program, including assisting in the setup of an environmental monitoring network.
- Assists in the laboratory, field and with routine administrative duties associated with this division.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
- Environmental sampling instruments related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, soil and noise pollution
- Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental monitoring
- Wastewater collection and treatment systems and equipment
- Basic chemistry, biology and physics principles
Skill in:
- Performing chemical, physical and bacteriological testing
- Following oral and written instructions
- Reading charts and graphs
- Gathering, analyzing and evaluating technical and scientific data
- Organizing and maintaining effective filling systems
- Preparing records and technical reports
- Making mathematical computations
- Compiling data using a computer
- Electrical wiring
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences, Chemic