ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN II8273C3 Pay Grade: 20 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is technical field sampling and testing work in an environmental program. Work involves the independent performance of a variety of technical duties and serving as a fully qualified team member in field activities and/or office projects. Incumbents may be responsible for equipment maintenance and calibration; all phases of sample collection, testing and measurement; primary record keeping and data entry/retrieval; and participation in report writing. Work may occasionally involve limited lead worker activities in planning or coordinating specific field or office projects or portions of projects. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision..." Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rending of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level experience a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Environmental Technician I class which performs entry level duties, receives training in basic technical duties and works under more direct supervision. Differs from the Environmental Technician III class which involves performance of more complex technical duties, some program/project management and lead worker or supervisory responsibility. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Reviews operations, conducts routine inspections, and investigates complaints concerning air quality, water quality, mining, remediation, underground storage, and waste management facilities/sites for conformity to state and federal requirements. Prepares the correspondence and related illustrated materials and assists in the preparation of the technical reports that serve as the legal basis for determining environmental quality and/or validating compliance or noncompliance of regulated facilities. Such materials are reviewed for accuracy by a supervisor. Advises facility operators and managers of the nature of violations and other needed improvements and develops and evaluates proposals for corrective action. Reviews reports, plans, and specifications for compliance with department guidelines and regulations. Participates in environmental sampling projects; selects sampling equipment and locations and collects samples in accordance with established sampling procedures. Conducts biological, chemical, or physical analyses on air, groundwater, water, biota, or soil samples in laboratory and/or field settings. Enters, maintains and retrieves environmental data on computer systems for use in reports and analysis by higher level technical or professional staff. Compiles data from questionnaires, engineering and inspection reports, and other source materials concerning the adequacy of environmental pollution control systems and operations, and reports to higher level technicians or professional staff. Explains technical environmental control requirements and describes department responsibilities and procedures to parties requesting such information. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of the methods, techniques and practices appropriate to environmental programs. *Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry. Knowledge of the sources of technical information and the methods of obtaining and using such information. Knowledge of the instruments, equipment, and material used in an environmental program. Abilities *Ability to compute test results or factual data. *Ability to use and maintain the instruments, equipment and materials used in an environmental regulatory program. Ability to understand and explain applicable regulations, plans, and specifications. *Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. *Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, members of the regulated community, consultants, and the public. Ability to care for and maintain the instruments and equipment used in an environmental program. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in environmental/agricultural sciences or natural resources. Education in the biological sciences, agricultural sciences, physical sciences, natural resources, mathematics or engineering may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |