ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I (SR-14) [multiple vacancies]

Launch your environmental career protecting water quality and preventing pollution before it reaches our streams and ocean. The Department of Facility Maintenance(DFM)Storm Water Quality Division is seeking Environmental Technicians to gain hands-on field experience conducting inspections and investigations. supporting enforcement actions and assisting with water quality monitoring as part of the Citys National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Municipal Storm System (MS4) Permit Storm Water Management Program. Work alongside experienced engineers and environmental professionals to gain real-world skills and make a visible impact on your community from day one.

• Conduct hands-on storm water inspections and investigations to protect water quality

• Identify violations issue notices or citations when needed and support follow-up enforcement actions

• Respond to storm drain concerns pollution complaints and discharge inquiries from the public and businesses

• Assist with water quality monitoring including field sampling outfall inspections and environmental data collection

• Maintain case files and compliance databases prepare reports and support regulatory documentation

• Work independently in the field operate City vehicles and collaborate with experienced environmental professionals

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to grow your technical skills

• Inspect construction sites for erosion and sediment control compliance

• Check post-construction storm water systems including Low Impact Development (LID) features

• Visit commercial and industrial sites to evaluate stormwater pollution prevention practices

• Evaluate storm water treatment systems and recommend maintenance or corrective actions

• Investigate illegal discharges and unauthorized connections to the storm drain systems

• Inspect storm drain infrastructure like catch basins culverts and treatment devices to trace pollution sources

• Respond to stormwater complaints and coordinate corrective actions with other City departments

• Support enforcement actions that may involve multi-agency coordination

• Position involves fieldwork outside of the office which will involve:
  • Operating a vehicle to and from inspection sites
  • Exposure to traffic hazards
  • Exposure to and handling of chemicals and reagents
  • Climbing into streams for sampling
  • Walking on uneven slippery or obstructed surfaces (platforms stream beds construction sites etc.)
  • Moderate lifting and carrying of equipment (15-50 pounds)
  • Entering high to medium-secured areas during construction and post-construction phases
  • Opening storm drain utility coversgratings and other storm drainage structures
  • Other conditions and situations depending on the project at hand.
• Overtime work including weekends holidays and after hours for investigations field sampling and assisting with presentations to community groups.
• Must be able to learn how to use various computer systems programs and applications needed for the job (e.g. Geographical Information System (GIS) software City State and Federal systems asset management and database programs hydrologic modeling programs etc.).