Engineering Technician III (Environmental)

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform technical engineering work in the field and office.  This classification is responsible for environmental ground water and storm water sampling for the City of Montgomery.  The major work responsibilities may include: monitoring ground water wells; monitoring permanent storm water sites; monitoring methane gas wells; investigating unlawful discharges to the storm water system; inspecting construction site erosion and sedimentation control measures and industrial facilities; preparing reports for ground water, storm water, methane gas, and unlawful discharges; serving as an environmental educational coordinator; performing demolition coordination duties; and supervising two or more full-time employees.  Incumbents of this classification work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform all the duties assigned to the position with only occasional instructions or assistance. The Engineering Technician III is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II by the increased complexity of assignments, decision-making responsibility and level of supervision received and exercised by the Technician III classification.  Familiar assignments are received with general instructions while new work is performed under supervision of the Assistant City Engineer and City Engineer.

High School diploma or G.E.D. and five (5) years of experience in environmental ground water or storm water sampling.  BA in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or closely related degree may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record as needed to operate a City vehicle to travel to various job sites.  Must be willing to work nights, or weekends as needed to meet deadlines or prepare and complete special projects.

Applications are being accepted to fill current one (1) vacancy  and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

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BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

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