Job Summary: The purpose of this classification is to find and resolve water quality and drainage issues in the City of Villa Rica; incumbent performs technical field work regarding the City's stormwater management. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Stormwater Manager.
Major Duties:
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Responsible for stormwater site inspections. Interprets, explains, applies, and ensures compliance with provisions of City ordinances pertaining to stormwater and water quality protection.
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Investigates and troubleshoots drainage problems to prevent flooding by inspecting all City own stormwater structures.
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Uses various hand tools and equipment to repair stormwater infrastructures. i.e catch basins, culverts, ditches, drop inlets, flumes, etc.
- Inspects stormwater drainage systems in response to citizen complaints and/or problems identified by other staff. Determines whether the compliant is public or private property issue. Makes a recommendation to the watershed protection supervisor for further action.
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Knowledgeable of City policies and procedures related to stormwater infrastructure and maintenance. Knowledgeable of the City’s extent of service and level of service related to stormwater infrastructure.
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Communicates with supervisor, employees, and other departments as needed to coordinate issues or concerns with the City infrastructure, exchange information, or resolve problems, responds to requests for service or assistance.
- Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required.
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Assist watershed protection supervisor with the requirements of the Phase II MS4 stormwater NPDES permit and the watershed protection plan.
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Follows safety procedures, report unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, supply lists, or other documents
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Receives various forms, reports, correspondences, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
Supervisory Controls: The supervisor or foreman assigns work. Work is spot-checked in progress and reviewed when completed for accuracy, nature and propriety of the final results.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, equipment and material, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional hot, cold or inclement weather. This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate AND one (2) year experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. A valid State driver's license is required.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a Level 1A soil erosion and sedimentation certification (blue card), or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment. Level 1B certification (red card) is preferred.
The City of Villa Rica offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short term disability insurance, pension,12 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a 457(b) retirement plan with a City match.
Background screenings are conducted prior to employment.
City of Villa Rica does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually.
