Utility Support Engineer I/II

Summary:
Under limited supervision, provides technical support to engineering support services to rural communities for the operations and maintenance of native community owned and operated sanitation facilities infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
 

Assists with consulting services for engineering, repair, upgrade design and minor construction of community-owned water and wastewater facilities for the Division of Environmental Health & Engineering (DEHE). Assures proper operation and maintenance of constructed sanitation facilities.  Assists with operator training, plan review, technical assistance and emergency response to the communities. Assesses and adjusts priorities and plans as needed to meet individual system operations requirements, operator training schedules, emergency response, and program objectives. Provides assistance with response to sanitation facilities emergencies as required. 

Reviews and evaluates proposed and existing sanitation facilities to verify that proposed or existing infrastructure is the type of facility best suited for the community.  Reviews engineering reports; provides operational cost and maintenance estimates for proposed and existing facilities.  Assists with review of plans and specifications for sanitation facilities.  Reviews, evaluates and recommends engineering methods for the design of drinking water, wastewater and solid waste facilities.  Reviews designs, specifications and vendor proposals for conformance to operational and maintenance needs.

Assists with training and instruction to water/wastewater plant operators on a wide variety of subjects in both classroom and field environments. Reviews changes in DEHE program services, technologies and policies; assists with development of training content to meet new objectives; updates training content and develops new training materials and instructional methods. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.

Coordinates technical support resources with DEHE, other departments, regional health organizations and the State of Alaska.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:
 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

·        Knowledge of principles of environmental engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in cold climates.

·        Knowledge of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.

·        Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.

·        Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.

·        Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.

·        Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

·        An Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.