Performs and supervises engineering support and drafting duties in a variety of office and field activities.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Serves as Senior Engineering technician responsible for the monitoring of the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) landfill gas (LFG) system wellfield.
• Takes readings at the gas wells for pressure, temperature, oxygen per permit requirements.
• Makes adjustments at individual wells as necessary to maintain permit levels.
• Conducts re-monitorings as required to ensure well heads are in compliance and system is balanced.
• Performs routine inspections of and maintenance on: gas wells, blowers, electric motors, flame arrestors, mist eliminators, valves, pneumatic pumps, etc.
• Responds to system shutdowns/call outs during off hours.
• Completes all reporting forms required by permit/regulations including but not limited to monthly gas well field monitoring, surface emission monitoring, and SSM (startup, shutdown, and malfunction) events.
• Enters data into computer files and set up databases and performs calculations as necessary.
• Maintains a copy of all on site data and reports and provides a copy to County Center staff for inclusion in regulatory agency reporting.
• Troubleshoots gas system problems and recommends, coordinates and performs or oversees the performance of system repairs; Maintain parts and materials inventory for repairs.
• Interacts with site engineering consultants on system operational performance issues and evaluations; Interacts with any future landfill gas energy recovery developer to ensure compliance with regulations and permits.
• Maintains monitoring equipment (GEM 5000, etc) and performs equipment calibrations/upgrades as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of drafting and mapping techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of surveying methods and devices.
• Considerable knowledge of public works construction practices, procedures, methods, specifications, materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the practices and methods of engineering as related to public works projects.
• Working knowledge of public records law.
• Working knowledge of cartographic standards.
• Working knowledge of high school level mathematics.
• Working knowledge of the use and calibration of engineering instruments.
• Skill in the use of manual and computer aided drafting, mapping and blueprinting equipment.
• Skill in the use of surveying instruments and devices.
• Ability to read and understand aerial photos, blueprints, field survey notes, deeds, plats, parcel data, engineering plans and sketches.
• Ability to record field notes, sketches, readings, and observations.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

	Application Screening (Civil Service Office)
	Performance Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
	Written Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
	Establish List (Civil Service Office)
	Department Selection Interviews (Hiring Agency)
	Background Investigation (Hiring Agency)
	Job Offer (Hiring Agency)

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.