STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: SANITARY
ENGINEER I
Class Code: 8041-24
Date Established: 07-01-50
Occupational
Code: 7-5-9
Date of Last Revision: 12-28 01
BASIC PURPOSE: To conduct
engineering field investigations and office studies, and to monitor the
application of measures for the improvement of the environment.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conducts surveys of
water sheds, streams and lakes, shellfish growing areas, water supply streams
and plants, industrial waste disposal methods and wastewater treatment systems,
and gathers and interprets data regarding pollution, contamination and
environmental degradation.
·
Collects samples for
bacteriological, chemical, and biological analyses.
·
Prepares and
assembles charts, tables, and maps to assist in the interpretation of data, and
prepares reports of findings and analyses.
·
Advises and instructs
waterworks and wastewater treatment plant operators on effective methods of
operation, necessary and advisable mechanical adjustments and improvements,
installation costs, and engineering and environmental principles.
·
Examines plans and
specifications for sewerage and industrial waste treatment plants, water supply
systems, and swimming pools, storm drainage, and erosion control for compliance
with approved standards and environmental regulations.
·
Prepares technical
and detailed reports of investigation activities.
·
Performs field
inspections of approved projects for conformance with permit conditions.
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DISTINGUISHING
FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill
in analyzing and interpreting data, policy and procedures OR in using equipment
in order to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires
logical or scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized or
professional nature in a particular field.
Impact: Requires
responsibility for achieving direct service objectives by assessing agency
service needs and making preliminary recommendations for the development of
alternative short-term program policies or procedures. Errors at this level result in
incomplete assessments or misleading recommendations causing a disruption of
agency programs or policies.
Supervision: Requires
direct supervision of other employees doing work which is related or similar to
the supervisor, including scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work
for accuracy, performance appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position
vacancies.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical
Demands: Requires medium work, including
continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or
coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires
summarizing data, preparing reports and making recommendations based on
findings which contribute to solving problems and achieving work
objectives. This level also
requires presenting information for use by administrative-level managers in
making decisions.
Complexity: Requires
evaluating a combination of wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures,
to solve problems, and to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical,
or scientific thinking. This level
also requires planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions
based on available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program
objectives.
Independent
Action: Requires objective assessment in
analyzing and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic
review and in making decisions according to established technical, professional
or administrative standards.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's
degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in civil,
chemical, sanitary, environmental or public health engineering. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four years'
experience in the practice of sanitary, civil, or environmental engineering,
preferably in a municipal, state or federal public health agency.
License/Certification: Valid driver's
license or access to transportation statewide. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by
the NH Joint Board of Licensure and Certification.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of the
principles, practices and administration of environmental and sanitary
engineering as related to environmental protection. Considerable knowledge of the chemistry and bacteriology of
water, sewage and liquid wastes.
Considerable knowledge of modern practices in the field of water supply
and purification, sewerage and sewage treatment, disposal of industrial wastes,
storm drainage, erosion control, and milk and dairy sanitation. Ability to supervise and coordinate
investigations involving the application of professional theory, environmental
laws, rules and requirements.
Ability to consult with and advise plant owners and operators on design,
construction and operation of plant to comply with environmental requirements. Ability to prepare environmental
engineering reports and to prepare papers and lectures in the promotion of the
environment. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and
industrial officials, consulting engineers, professional and other
organizations, individuals and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to
assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing
authority.
DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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