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Hardin County Government Engineer Technician in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Job SummaryThis position involves administrative and technical responsibility for assisting all engineering activities associated with County government under the guidance of the reporting authority. This position requires an extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the ability to assist with planning and coordinating the work of others. Monitors erosion control, storm drainage, streets, sidewalk and other infrastructure under construction. In coordination with the reporting authority assist in supporting activities related to the county road system Under supervision will work on the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Duties/ Responsibilities• Assist in the reporting of the six minimum control measures for the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (SMS4) Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit.• Assist in creating reports and submit appropriate applications or other documentation as required by federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure the county’s compliance with all minimum control measures (MCMs).• Perform erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) field inspections for compliance with approved development plans. Under supervision coordinates directly with developer / builder for correction of any violations. Maintains all necessary documentation. • Review plans for field review use and performs final field inspection of storm drainage/storm water management facilities and EPSC compliance prior to acceptance of roadways into County maintenance system. • Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with his/her peers in the various federal and state regulatory agencies.• Conduct, document and maintain quarterly / annual outfall monitoring• In the absence of the reporting authority will attend pre-application and pre-construction conferences.• Conduct inspections of work-in-progress and ensures projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and standards.• Assist the reporting authority in site visits to help gather information in response to questions and complaints from the public concerning drainage, private construction, and other related issues. • Conduct field data gathering for special projects such as traffic count data.• Assist reporting authority in the review, permitting and documentation requirements for FEMA floodplains and stream permitting.• Meet with property owners concerning complaints regarding engineering issues.• Perform administrative duties including monthly reporting; correspondence preparation and response; and filing and organizing departmental documents as directed.• Attend public meetings and hearings as required by the reporting authority. • Assist in performing general civil engineering work for capital improvement projects depending on development workloads and trends.• Assist in applying for Federal, State, and local grants as necessary and/or required.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.• Must be able to obtain the EI (EIT) certification within one (1) year of employment and be working toward professional engineer license (PE).

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