Regulation Support Technician II - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist in the daily operation of the Howard County Industrial Pre-Treatment Program.

Performs intermediate technical level licensing inspections and regulations support work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes performing specialized review services essential to the successful operation of the licenses and permits division and the contracted residential waste hauler program.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Prepares reports both in written hard copy and by a computer database that is related to the monitoring of inspections and progress.
• Conducts surveillance and inspections of permitted establishments to identify if any violations to Federal and/or Local regulations have been committed.
• Performs minor investigations related to water and sewer maintenance to ensure quality assurance and quality control.
• Assists in regular industrial user monitoring which includes facility inspections for pretreatment equipment and waste minimization.
• Assists in sampling of Industrial Facilities and Waste Haulers.
• Performs minimal care and maintenance of county vehicles.
• Assists in the financial billing of the industrial users.
• Assists with administration sections responsibilities as needed.
• Is responsible for enforcement of County and Plant policies and procedures.
• Performs drinking water sampling of Howard Countys Water Supply System.
• This position is considered emergency essential and as such the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather or when an emergency situation arises.

High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Some college environmental courses or related science courses at an accredited college or university level.
• Ability to work independently.
• Industrial Wastewater Class I Operators License.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee frequently is required to walk for extended periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms above their head; stoop kneel or crouch; talk or hear; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust visual focus (light to dark).
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients contract personnel and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to regularly use independent judgment analysis evaluation creativity and consultation to interpret and carry out instructions presented in written oral or diagram form
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload.

• Possession of a valid drivers license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.