What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Field Technician position at Gila, County of (AZ)?
JOB
The purpose of this job is to protect human life and health, and minimize property damage resulting from flooding. This position reviews permit applications and issues permits for development in floodplains based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program requirements. This position also reviews, issues and inspects permits for grading and drainage based on County ordinances and State standards. This includes review of proposed development to ensure that building and occupants are reasonably protected from flooding by complying with all floodplain regulations and County ordinances. This position also installs and maintains gages as part of the flood warning recognition system. This position also involves addressing flooding and other constituent concerns from County residents resulting from grading activity and/or development in the floodplain. This position also involves addressing other constituent concerns and complaints related to grading and drainage within Gila County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not supervise other employees.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTIME SPENTIn the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: reviews, approves, issues, grading and drainage and floodplain permits; inspects owner parcels to ensure compliance with National Flood Insurance Program, Gila County Floodplain Management Ordinance, Gila County Grading and Drainage Ordinance and other State standards and regulations.20%In the area of floodplain permitting: uses FEMA floodmap and interprets engineering data from other flood studies that provide best available information to determine flood elevations at permitted project location. Determines venting requirements and floodplain regulatory requirements of remodeling/addition projects based on calculations using project cost estimates and pre-construction structure valuations, in accordance with Federal regulations. Executes timely reviews of Floodplain Use Permit applications and floodplain pre-permit information requests for compliance with the Floodplain Management Ordinance and issues Floodplain Use Permits. Reviews Elevation Certificates. Coordinates with architects and engineers to ensure that construction plans and proposed materials conform to Gila County, State and Federal requirements.20%In the areas of grading and drainage permitting: uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) elevation data, engineered hydrology studies, engineered grading/site plans, parcel information and other information relevant to permit review. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State and County floodplain regulations and construction standards; prepares and performs final inspections as required.Ensures compliance with Grading and Drainage Ordinance including stream set back requirements and State standards related to storm water drainage. Coordinates with architects and engineers to ensure that construction plans and proposed materials conform to Gila County, State and Federal requirements.20%In the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: provides telephone and in-person customer service, answering inquiries related to topics including design criteria, regulations, permit regulations, application/plan submittals and providing customers information on how to protect life and property from flood hazards. Provides support to customers on what is required to comply with the Gila County Floodplain Management Ordinance, the National Flood Insurance Program, State of Arizona floodplain requirements and the Grading and Drainage Ordinance requirements as it applies to development in Gila County.10%In the areas of grading and drainage and flooplain permitting: conducts field inspections to verify site conditions, permit compliance and/or ordinance violations. Prepares and maintains required documentation including field notes, permit records, notes from meetings and other relevant paperwork. Inputs all relevant permit information in the County Permit software system (Trak-It).10%In the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: responds to floodplain complaints, developing solutions to provide first level of problem resolution before reporting issues to the Floodplain Administrator Flood Control District.10%Installs and maintains rain gages and works with contractors as needed to have gages operational.10%Performs other duties as assigned.BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no responsibility over any types of budget.PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESProvides project research support on process improvement projects.ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position trains colleagues and explains County procedures or processes and responds to public inquiries.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, reports and formal letters.INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLICInteracts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERSContinuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDWorking knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) and information technology; engineering and technology.SKILLS REQUIREDCritical thinking; analytical writing; reading; customer service; problem solving; operating special gadgets and multi-tasking. ABILITIES REQUIREDExpress one's self orally; solve problems using inductive reasoning; categorize and group data; make sense of multiple information and multi-task. Review, understand and issue permits; inspects sites for compliance.PHYSICAL DEMANDSOccasionally stands to present and attend to customers.Regularly sits to complete reports or to complete a program; routinely sits to operate special equipment.Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools; occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools; rarely lifts over 75 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools.Constantly requires dexterity for keyboard operation.Incumbents in this position may be required to routinely walk and rarely bend, stoop, crawl, kneel or twist.WORK ENVIRONMENTIncumbents in this position spends time in office environment; routinely spends time in outdoor areas; exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions and general hazards; standing, walking, driving and lifting up to 75 pounds is involved.SAFETY RISK EXPOSUREIncumbents in this position may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by emotional customers or citizens, extreme temperature, noise and vibration, wetness and humidity.PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALSIncumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. When necessary, Incumbents in this position are required to wear a hard hat and safety vest.CONSEQUENCES OF ERRORPotential errors can result in unfavorable public perceptions and legal ramifications.
The purpose of this job is to protect human life and health, and minimize property damage resulting from flooding. This position reviews permit applications and issues permits for development in floodplains based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program requirements. This position also reviews, issues and inspects permits for grading and drainage based on County ordinances and State standards. This includes review of proposed development to ensure that building and occupants are reasonably protected from flooding by complying with all floodplain regulations and County ordinances. This position also installs and maintains gages as part of the flood warning recognition system. This position also involves addressing flooding and other constituent concerns from County residents resulting from grading activity and/or development in the floodplain. This position also involves addressing other constituent concerns and complaints related to grading and drainage within Gila County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not supervise other employees.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTIME SPENTIn the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: reviews, approves, issues, grading and drainage and floodplain permits; inspects owner parcels to ensure compliance with National Flood Insurance Program, Gila County Floodplain Management Ordinance, Gila County Grading and Drainage Ordinance and other State standards and regulations.20%In the area of floodplain permitting: uses FEMA floodmap and interprets engineering data from other flood studies that provide best available information to determine flood elevations at permitted project location. Determines venting requirements and floodplain regulatory requirements of remodeling/addition projects based on calculations using project cost estimates and pre-construction structure valuations, in accordance with Federal regulations. Executes timely reviews of Floodplain Use Permit applications and floodplain pre-permit information requests for compliance with the Floodplain Management Ordinance and issues Floodplain Use Permits. Reviews Elevation Certificates. Coordinates with architects and engineers to ensure that construction plans and proposed materials conform to Gila County, State and Federal requirements.20%In the areas of grading and drainage permitting: uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) elevation data, engineered hydrology studies, engineered grading/site plans, parcel information and other information relevant to permit review. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State and County floodplain regulations and construction standards; prepares and performs final inspections as required.Ensures compliance with Grading and Drainage Ordinance including stream set back requirements and State standards related to storm water drainage. Coordinates with architects and engineers to ensure that construction plans and proposed materials conform to Gila County, State and Federal requirements.20%In the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: provides telephone and in-person customer service, answering inquiries related to topics including design criteria, regulations, permit regulations, application/plan submittals and providing customers information on how to protect life and property from flood hazards. Provides support to customers on what is required to comply with the Gila County Floodplain Management Ordinance, the National Flood Insurance Program, State of Arizona floodplain requirements and the Grading and Drainage Ordinance requirements as it applies to development in Gila County.10%In the areas of grading and drainage and flooplain permitting: conducts field inspections to verify site conditions, permit compliance and/or ordinance violations. Prepares and maintains required documentation including field notes, permit records, notes from meetings and other relevant paperwork. Inputs all relevant permit information in the County Permit software system (Trak-It).10%In the areas of grading and drainage and floodplain permitting: responds to floodplain complaints, developing solutions to provide first level of problem resolution before reporting issues to the Floodplain Administrator Flood Control District.10%Installs and maintains rain gages and works with contractors as needed to have gages operational.10%Performs other duties as assigned.BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no responsibility over any types of budget.PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESProvides project research support on process improvement projects.ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position trains colleagues and explains County procedures or processes and responds to public inquiries.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, reports and formal letters.INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLICInteracts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERSContinuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDWorking knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) and information technology; engineering and technology.SKILLS REQUIREDCritical thinking; analytical writing; reading; customer service; problem solving; operating special gadgets and multi-tasking. ABILITIES REQUIREDExpress one's self orally; solve problems using inductive reasoning; categorize and group data; make sense of multiple information and multi-task. Review, understand and issue permits; inspects sites for compliance.PHYSICAL DEMANDSOccasionally stands to present and attend to customers.Regularly sits to complete reports or to complete a program; routinely sits to operate special equipment.Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools; occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools; rarely lifts over 75 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools.Constantly requires dexterity for keyboard operation.Incumbents in this position may be required to routinely walk and rarely bend, stoop, crawl, kneel or twist.WORK ENVIRONMENTIncumbents in this position spends time in office environment; routinely spends time in outdoor areas; exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions and general hazards; standing, walking, driving and lifting up to 75 pounds is involved.SAFETY RISK EXPOSUREIncumbents in this position may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by emotional customers or citizens, extreme temperature, noise and vibration, wetness and humidity.PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALSIncumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. When necessary, Incumbents in this position are required to wear a hard hat and safety vest.CONSEQUENCES OF ERRORPotential errors can result in unfavorable public perceptions and legal ramifications.