Environmental Tech I, II, or III

DEPARTMENT / OFFICE

This position is available in the Lewis County Public Works Department, Engineering-Development Review Division, 57 W. Main St, Chehalis.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an FLSA non-exempt represented position by the AFSCME, Local 1341 Collective Bargaining Unit.

This position supports our transportation and engineering group. Typical activities include managing and applying for the federal, state, and local permits; restoration design; field monitoring during construction and maintenance activities; managing consultants; and programming of our environmental assets for replacement, including our culvert inventory, based on available funding.

The duties will bring with them a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. One day may be filled with filling out permit applications and the next you are performing fish exclusion in one (or a few) of our many waterways. Another could include supporting grant applications, followed by being outside delineating wetlands or ordinary high water marks.

An Environmental Technician I is the entry-level classification in the Environmental Technician job series; incumbents typically have little or no directly related experience and work under close supervision while learning job tasks.

An Environmental Technician II is the journey-level classification in the Environmental Technician job series; incumbents have one year of work experience, and work under general supervision while improving their job skills. Must complete all required coursework for multiple technical certifications to qualify for Senior Environmental Technician. Under close supervision, learns to perform basic technical environmental tasks preparation of environmental permits and GIS maps, fish rescue, inspection of erosion and sediment control best management practices, and other assignments; performs work within scope of authority and training in assigned area of responsibility.

An Environmental Technician III is the senior level classification in the Environmental Technician job series; work includes greater independence of action and judgment within established guidelines, and work assignments that are more complex in nature; multiple technical certifications are also required to qualify for Technician III classification. 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online at https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov and to view application materials and job description.

Late applications will not be accepted

WHO MAY APPLY

This recruitment is open to any qualified applicant who meets the minimum qualifications, can perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation, and possess knowledge, skills and abilities as identified in the job description. Preference will be given to existing AFSCME members.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field OR GIS Certificate.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN II – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field OR GIS Certificate; AND one (1) year of related experience as an Environmental Technician I (or equivalent),
• A valid Driver’s License is required. Specific technical training and certifications may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN III – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field OR GIS Certificate AND two (2) years of related experience as an Environmental Technician II (or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Specific technical training and certifications may be required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard roadway construction practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in the use of GIS and AutoCAD/Civil3D as well as other natural resource management and engineering specific software applications.
• Familiarity with Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest. Completed Plant Identification Class within 24 months of hire.
• Experience reading construction plans.
• CESCL Certification.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following items are REQUIRED for your application to be considered complete and for you to be considered for this recruitment.

• Letter of Interest Outlining Work Experience and Qualifications
• Resume clearly outlining current/previous work experience and education
• Specific technical training and certifications are required