Description of Duties
This is an entry-level position located at the Department of Environmental Services, Division of Pure Waters and is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of sewer collection systems and related structures. Assignments are made in any unit within the Division including administration, laboratory, field operations, pump stations, and/or a wastewater treatment plant. Duties involve manual labor, assisting in report preparation, inputting data, laboratory testing, sampling or other duties related to the unit assigned. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Sewer Collection Supervisor or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER,
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Engineering Science, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Environmental Science or a closely related field, or one of the natural sciences (physical and biological); OR,
(B) Two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in engineering or construction that involved project evaluation*, surveying, or interpretation of plans and specification technology, wastewater collection, conveyance or treatment; OR,
(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*Project evaluation, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, involves determining the most efficient methods and procedures necessary to complete projects according to project goals and within contract or other limitations.
Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Pure Waters Technician
Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $35,270 - $48,326 annually
Agency/Dept.: Environmental Services