Work Schedule: 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Monday – Friday

Location: Engineering Dept – Government Center, Camden, S.C.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to assist the Engineering Department and Utilities Director with technical reviews and inspections to determine conformance with Kershaw County Standards.

The Incumbent regularly attends periodic meetings with supervisors as necessary to keep abreast of activities and information regarding regulations, standards, policy, and related information.

This position is under the general supervision of and reports directly to the County Engineer and Utilities Director. This position regularly interacts with other governmental agencies, utility contractors, other County Departments and the general public. This position may be assigned special projects and other responsibilities as required.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Review of Construction Documents to determine conformance to Kershaw County Standard Specifications, Standard Details and Development regulations. May review for conformance with Stormwater requirements of Kershaw County and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).

Review As-Built or Record Drawings for project closeout requirements.

Perform periodic inspections of construction activities underway for sewer or stormwater projects. Perform final inspections to include testing for sewer lines, manholes and pumping stations.

Inspect service connection tie-ins to the County Sewer System for conformance to standard County practices.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility.

Must work with customers as needed or directed to assist on the resolution of complaints and other issues that may come up.

Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.

Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Works on-call as scheduled to provide wastewater facility operation and maintenance after hours, during holidays and on weekends.

Provides input as requested to the Director for preparation of the annual budget for the sewer department.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT:

Requires planning or directing others in the sequence of major activities and reporting on operations and activities which are very broad in scope. Requires knowledge of personal computer equipment. Competence in the use of Microsoft Office for word processing and spreadsheets is preferred.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:

Requires interaction with coworkers and customers, maintaining harmonious relations and promoting a positive image of Kershaw County.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Requires solving both people- and work-related problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires using mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires the application of principles and practices in a wide range of technical methods in the performance of daily duties and the solution of technical problems. Requires general understanding of operating policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to problems.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology required. Graduation from a four-year accredited University with a degree in Civil Engineering and having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (FE) preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid Class D SC driver’s license.

Possession of a Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment System Operator’s license is desirable. Consideration will be given to the right candidate for an entry level position. Entry Level incumbents will be required to obtain a “Trainee” Biological Wastewater Operators License within 3 months of employment, and shall be expected to obtain a Class D License within 18 months.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Entry level up to 4 years. Previous experience with wastewater utilities is desirable but not required.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens, confined spaces.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, odor perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible to assist in developing policy and practices.

ADA COMPLIANCE

The County of Kershaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation.

The successful applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, a background check, and submit a 10-year driving record from the SC Department of Motor Vehicles.