Employment opportunities

 Urban Technician I 
72221 Design Tech I     Grade 18
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Nature and Purpose of Work
The Urban Technician is an employee of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and is responsible to the Board of Supervisors of the District. The technician is supervised by the Urban Conservationist.  The individual is primarily responsible for conducting site inspections, documentation and on-site meetings to determine compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable of the District's philosophy, programs and goals.
• Become knowledgeable of the Hamilton County Earthworks Regulations, USEPA NPDES Phase II requirements as well as related rules and regulations of the Hamilton County Storm Water District.
• Assist in the administration of the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations. The person in this position will be responsible for conducting regular on-site field inspections of permitted projects, communicating inspection results to the owners of these sites and investigate and mediate complaints from the public related to these sites. The person in this position will also be responsible for conducting pre-construction meetings to ensure that the responsible parties understand the requirements of the Earthwork Regulations. 
• Advise developers of ordinances and regulations and when necessary work with the Urban Conservationist on initiating enforcement action.
• Operate the District's component of the countywide Permits Plus system and ensure documentation of all inspections, meetings, correspondences and pertinent events relative to the sites covered by the Earthwork Regulations. This person will also maintain and organize all other documentations received by the District relating to these sites.
• Maintain records as required by the HCSWCD.
• Assist in reviewing documents and proposed construction plans submitted by consulting engineers, contractors and developers to ensure compliance with state and county regulations.
• The person in this position is responsible for working with partner agencies to fulfill the
• District's role in the efficient and proper countywide management of regulated sites
• including but not limited to review, denial, approval of Record Plats, review, denial, approval of Building Permits based upon the requirements of the Earthwork Regulations.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and care of any equipment assigned for use in carrying out the job.
• Shall have or obtain their CESSWI Certification from the EnviroCert International.
• Participate upon HCSWCD Board Approval in Training Programs to ensure maintenance of professional certifications such as the CESSWI certification.
• Assist in conducting field investigations, surveys, researching relevant information and preparing reports of findings for complaints and technical assistance requests.
• Work with other partner agencies to resolve complaints/inquiries and enforcement issues and associated documentation of these cases.
• Assist the Urban Conservationist with training sessions for stakeholders such as developers, homebuilders and contractors regarding the requirements of the Earthwork Regulations and the practices, technology and products currently available for use in complying with these requirements.
• Work with staff from other Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Ohio Department of Agriculture to promote soil and water conservation.

Duties

• Become skilled in ARCGIS, CAGIS and other computer skills required in the plan review and inspection process.
• Maintain filing system of inspections, actions and recommendations. Prepare monthly activity report for the Board of Supervisors.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Plan of Work.
• Participate in District education and training sessions as well as other events sponsored by the District.
• Assist Ohio EPA with site inspections and tracking of problem sites and enforcement procedures within the NPDES program.
• Assist other staff by providing earthwork related document, information or photographs and GIS maps for presentations, workshops and trainings.
• Provide assistance to other District customer's i.e. aerial photographs, topographic maps and FEMA flood maps.

Qualifications

• It is required that the applicant has completed secondary education, preferably with post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering, hydraulics and drafting and/or mechanical design.
• Two years related experience; or training that demonstrates knowledge of resource management.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and navigate development sites, including steep and rough uneven terrain.
•  Ability to work with a variety of public officials and/or private landowners.
•  Valid Ohio driver's license and valid insurance to drive government vehicles.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ARCGIS.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation: 
$15.22 per hour. Benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, medical insurance, life insurance, Ohio Public Retirement Plan and other benefits.

Urban Technician Work Schedule
Daily working hours for the Urban Technician will begin at 8:00a.m.- 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. With occasional evenings and weekends.

Application: Submit cover letter and resume to: marcelo.alberto@hamilton-co.org or mail to:

Chey Alberto
Hamilton County SWCD
1325 E Kemper Road suite 115
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Deadline for Application:  January 15, 2019