Environmental Programs Technician II

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Summary
Under general direction, the Environmental Program Technician is responsible for administering key environmental programs in the Utility Division specific to the potable water system for Backflow Prevention and wastewater collection system for Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) Programs and initiate water and wastewater work orders and calculate tap fees. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Protects the potable water system, the wastewater collection system, and treatment plants through ensuring compliance with program implementation, local ordinance and State and Federal laws
• Conducts backflow, customer service and oil and grease inspections including grease interceptors and maintains data base for each Program in accordance with State and Federal laws
• Responds to inquiries and complaints related to both programs
• Reviews plans and drawings and provides input to the Utility Manger for the construction and installation of backflow prevention devices and grease collections systems
• Identifies use sites where protection devices are necessary; notifies and advises customers of devices required; follows-up to ensure that the appropriate devices have been installed
• Maintains and delivers various reports to the Environmental Programs Manager
• Provides semi-annual update for each program to the Environmental Programs Manager and other key members of leadership
• Delivers high quality service to utility customers
• Initiates work orders for water and wastewater taps
• Oversees the water and wastewater taps data tracking; assigns pressure zones and sets up new accounts
• Assists in managing, planning, developing, and delivering educational material to customers  
• Assists in the annual budget process
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of experience at Environmental Program Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class D Water Distribution License
• Class 1 Collection Wastewater License
• Valid Driver’s License