Engineering Technician I - Ojai Valley Sanitary District

Engineering Technician I

($43.77-$59.21/hour)

(Depending Upon Qualifications)

The Ojai Valley Sanitary District provides sanitary sewer service, collection & treatment, for residents of the City of Ojai and the unincorporated Ojai Valley.

The Engineering Technician I performs a variety of technical project management tasks, engineering, and administrative tasks with some independence, assists with the implementation and enforcement of the district’s rules & regulations, and conducts activities relating to the District’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).  A high level of customer service awareness is essential to the successful performance of the duties of this position. 

Candidate must have the experience, knowledge and ability to:  Perform a variety of sub-professional and complex information technology and technical office duties in support of the district’s customer service activities, operational functions, contracting and CIP projects, assist with enforcement activities, assist in maintaining district software programs and applications and provide training to district staff on use of software programs and applications, utilize and assist in maintaining GIS software and district website to support district operations, provide technical information and assistance to management staff regarding assigned functions, assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs, prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to duties and assigned activities, communicate with other staff, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information, work with plumbers, contractors, realtors, property owners, and agents to inform, educate, and respond to questions regarding District regulations, standards, permits, compliance, and required inspections and certifications. Assist management staff with long range planning of district functions, including the acquisition and procurement of goods and services and assist with phone and counter support.

Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or equivalent experience.     
Preferred College level course work in engineering, drafting, mathematics, computer science and other related courses; Two (2) years of experience in a public agency, preferably in wastewater collection and/or treatment; A valid Class C California Driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the district’s insurance carrier.

Applications and a full position description may be obtained on the District website

Candidates must submit a completed District application and current resume to the District office.  Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed agency application.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday November 8, 2024.           

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