Engineering Tech I - Stormwater

Engineering Tech I - Stormwater

Salary

$28.99 - $37.75 Hourly

Location

Fargo, ND

Job Type

Full Time Regular (40)

Job Number

2025-00228

Department

City Engineering

Division

STORM SEWER OPERATIONS - SELECT THIS OPTION

Opening Date

04/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

Under general supervision, provides support of the City's Stormwater Management Program and NPDES Construction Stormwater permitting program by assisting in the management of the erosion and sediment control permit database, site inspection, and enforcement. Also serves as an inspector for construction projects to ensure compliance with City's plans and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

Scope of Responsibility:

The Engineering Technician I within the Storm Sewer Utility spends a proportionately high percentage of time performing inspections of private construction sites for compliance of erosion and sediment control permits, inspection of City owned stormwater facilities, and performing field verifications of performance of contractors on City led projects during the construction season. During winter months, the job is focused on assisting with administrative tasks associated with the City's Stormwater Management Program and NDPES Construction Stormwater permitting program. This position will also be required to assist with the City's annual levee inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the administration of the NPDES Construction Stormwater permitting.

• Completes inspections of private construction sites for erosion and sediment control permit and Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) compliance;

• Communicates deficiencies of sites to owner and issues violations for nonconforming sites;

• Frequently interacts with others throughout City departments, to provide technical information on construction related stormwater issues.

• Assists in the administration of the City's Stormwater Management Program.

• Completes annual inspections of City owned stormwater facilities, including identifying and documenting deficiencies to be corrected;

• Completes annual inspections of privately-owned stormwater facilities and communicate deficiencies to owner;

• Monitor construction sites for adherence and compliance with specifications.

• Verifies location, alignment, elevations, compaction, etc;

• Coordination of testing of compaction, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, water samples, etc.;

• Prepares and recommends release of payments for work performed in a satisfactory manner.

• Assists in preparation of preliminary designs and specifications for public works projects such as water, sewer and storm drain systems; and street grades, curbs, gutter, sidewalk, street lights and signals according to established procedures and to comply with departmental standards

• Inspects public works projects in progress and completed including observing installation and testing of certain components to ensure compliance to project specifications and City Standards; maintains records of inspections performed as required.

• Completes annual levee inspections of City owned flood mitigation measures

• Reviews as-builts of levees and USACE levee inspection program requirements

• Documents conditions of levees, floodwalls, and storm sewer lift stations

• Assists with emergency technical duties and floodplain management.

• During flood events inspects and/or provides technical assistance to field inspectors;

• Stake sandbag/flood protection levees; verify elevations are correct;

• Performs some inspection of levees for proper construction;

• Establish flood protection elevations prior to construction;

• Verify as built elevations for floodplain certification.

• Provides work instruction to seasonal/temporary staff persons responsible for assisting in survey work and construction projects.

• Provides training and work direction, ensuring the employee knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss; ensures that each employee:

• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;

• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;

• When potentially unsafe conditions are observed makes efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner;

• While performing the same or similar work as employees under the line of authority, serves as a team leader, assigning particular work to their co-workers using informed and independent judgment when making these assignments.

• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.

• Interacts with public, contractors and utility representatives to respond to general inquiries, provide information and/or to refer individual(s) to supervisor or other appropriate personnel to resolve issues;

• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, or across departments, to exchange detailed and/or technical information.

• Drafting of record drawings and establishing final quantities for future reference.

• Limited survey work.

• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The job requires an associates degree in civil engineering technology, environmental science, or a related field and one or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A valid drivers license is also required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of technical engineering methods, techniques, principles and procedures, particularly surveying techniques and methods;
• Knowledge of design and construction theory and engineering design standards;
• Knowledge of property and engineering maps and records;
• Knowledge of geographical information systems, computer aided drafting and design;
• Skill in performing mathematical computations such as algebra and trigonometry in order to calculate slopes and quantities, such as cut and fill;
• Skill in performing technical engineering procedures such as collecting and documenting surveying data, drafting and designing;
• Skill in operating surveying equipment;
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, contractors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction;
• Ability to interpret, explain and enforce applicable policies and procedures, especially safety;
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions within established guidelines;
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Demands

Most work (95%) is performed in a field environment. Outdoor work involves exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, noise, and fumes. There is frequent exposure to construction equipment and traffic at project sites. The job sometimes involves lifting manhole covers and carrying or setting up survey equipment. Work is primarily in the field during the construction season and in the office in the winter. The job may require overtime work during the construction season due to contractors having deadlines. Some weekend work may also be required. Other items area at a more manageable pace. There is frequent driving during the summer months.

Stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions pushing, pounding, and crouching.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Fargo offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. For more information on our benefits click here.

If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Fargo.

Employer City of Fargo

Address 225 4th Street N

Fargo, North Dakota, 58102

Phone (701) 241-1321

Website http://www.fargond.gov