Regulation Support Technician II - Public Works, Bureau Of Utilities

Howard County

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.

• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  

• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.

• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist in the daily operation of the Howard County Industrial Pre-treatment Program.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:

$23.17 - $26.14

$48,194 - $54,371

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate technical level licensing, inspections, and regulations support work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes performing specialized review services essential to the successful operation of the licenses and permits division, and the contracted residential waste hauler program.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Prepares reports both in written hard copy and by a computer database that is related to the monitoring of inspections and progress.

• Conducts surveillance and inspections of permitted establishments to identify if any violations to Federal and/or Local regulations have been committed.

• Performs minor investigations related to water and sewer maintenance to ensure quality assurance and quality control.

• Assists in regular industrial user monitoring, which includes facility inspections for pretreatment equipment, and waste minimization.

• Assists in sampling of Industrial Facilities and Waste Haulers.

• Performs minimal care and maintenance of county vehicle.

• Assists in the financial billing of the industrial users.

• Assists with administration section's responsibilities as needed.

• Is responsible for enforcement of County and Plant policies and procedures.

High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Some college science courses or related courses at college level.

• Experience in food service industry.

• Experience in Wastewater Collection System Operation and Maintenance.

• Ability to work independently.  

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• Industrial Wastewater Class I Operators License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.

• The employee frequently is required to walk for extended periods of time.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms above their head; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk or hear; and smell.

• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust visual focus (light to dark).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to communicate effectively with contracting personnel.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, contract personnel, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to regularly use independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity, and consultation to interpret and carry out instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload.

• Possession of a valid driver's license