Engineering Technician - Tier 2(Waste-to-Energy)

Job Description

Job Overview

This is responsible technical work involving engineering planning, construction and / or compliance inspections. Incumbents in this job may also Perform duties of identifying, inspecting, and condition coding county utilities assets and provide an accurate inventory and condition of assets.

Salary

$41,808 -$68,993

Ideal Candidate

The Hillsborough County Solid Waste Department is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technician to monitor solid waste activities at the waste-to-energy power plant for acceptable and unauthorized waste materials. Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory and condition records for the power plant. Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation. Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals. Candidate must have the ability to be exposed to loud sounds and handle inordinate smells from trash and exposure to dirt-filled grounds. Candidate will also perform manual labor in a plant environment, exposed to heat, sun, high humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions. Candidate will walk / stand for prolonged periods of time (approximately six (6) hours) per day. Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Note : The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below :

Job Specifications

Physical Requirements

Work Category

Minimum Qualifications Required

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Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency / disaster.

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.