Engineering Technician-Conservation

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides advanced civil engineering technical

assistance, design and plan approvals in response to State mandates,

county ordinances, agencies, engineers, firms, consultants,

organizations and landowners. Develops complex plans and designs working

with engineers at DATCP, NRCS, WDNR, COE, and private firms/consultants

involving above and below ground structures, storm water plans,

drainage, soil investigations, waste handling systems, ag waste

treatment, cropland, and stream bank erosion control practices. Performs

a variety of engineering activities pertaining to: complaints, spills,

violations, investigations, surveying, designing, drafting, inspection,

and directs the layout of construction projects. Performs project

management, analyzes data, reviews construction plans and

specifications, provides conservation planning and approves engineering

designs. Assists the County Conservationist and Land & Water

Conservation Department with directing, coordinating, enforcing and

monitoring the Land & Water Conservation Programs, Brown County

Ordinances and State mandates in an effort to improve and protect the

health and welfare of Brown County residents. Instructs and trains

personnel performing natural resource and civil engineering planning and

design work to protect rural drinking water supplies and surface waters.

Develops and conducts information and education activities as needed.

Essential Duties Performs skilled civil engineering field survey work

for the development of complex project designs related to the following:

agricultural developments, drainage, Ag waste storage and transfer,

contaminated runoff treatment, cropland and stream bank erosion control,

fish & wildlife habitat restoration projects. Generate detailed plans

using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS showing required setbacks for

property lines, wells and utilities to meet county, state and federal

standards. Surveys to establish and develop project elevations,

benchmarks, grades, groundwater, soil and surface water profiles and to

collect data for terrain modeling. Conducts field engineering survey

construction work for; earthwork calculations, quantities, as-built

plans, staking, setting grades and establish reference points for

contractors and landowners. Inspects, assists and directs contractors,

landowners and varying clients in carrying out construction projects

making in-field and office decisions for conflicts, design changes,

construction procedures, method modifications or cease and desist

orders. Inspects, tests, approves and documents construction materials,

concrete and compaction requirements. Performs slump tests, prepares

concrete cylinders, analyzes concrete mix water cement ratios and

ensures proper curing procedures meet standards. Performs AutoCAD Civil

3D, and ArcGIS computer design work to develop complete sets of

construction plans for agricultural and civil engineering designs

meeting WDNR, NRCS, COE, County Ordinance and local government

requirements. Complete construction plans include: plan, profile and

cross-section sheets, quantities, construction notes, standard and

developed detail sheets, operation and maintenance plans/agreements,

inspection plans, construction specifications, standards, safety plans

and cost estimates. Develops, submits, files and distributes storm water

plans and permits for construction plans and land disturbing activities

for waterway, wetland and erosion control projects. Coordinates with

WDNR, COE, County Departments, local authorities, contractors and

landowners to inspect and insure compliance. Assists in administering,

issuing, reviewing and approving; Brown County and Village of Hobart

Animal Waste Ordinance permits. Determines applicability, costs and

collects fees. Reviews, comments on, develops reports and files

documents to address all submitted permits and plans. Assists in

administering, reviewing, approving and inspecting ermits and plans

submitted for Brown County Non Metallic Mining Ordinance. Assist owners,

operators, consultants, engineering firms and local authorities with

WDNR NR 135 Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation plans and requirements.

Coordinate activities, calculate, analyze and recommend financial

assurance, conduct on-site inspections, monitor compliance, generate

documents, develop budgets and reimbursements with Brown County Zoning

Administrator and WDNR. Investigates, evaluates and prepares affidavits

regarding animal waste violations/spills for County Conservationist and

County Corp Council. Coordinates and directs clean-up efforts and

repairs to waterways, structures and underground transfer systems.

Administers, inspects, monitors and coordinates Brown County Animal

Waste Inspection program. Develops inspection forms, documents,

mailings, spreadsheets, collects fees and conducts on-site inspections

of structures to meet county ordinance, state prohibitions, safety

requirements and structural integrity. Ensures financial and

administrative procedures are completed; maintains costs of agreements,

amendments, cost share calculations, funding/grant proposals, project

and cost certifications. Prepares and gives presentations and training

for information and education activities with associations, community

groups, schools, governmental entities and professionals. Interpolates

terrain, hydrology, ground water and soil data from USGS, USDA Soil

Survey, GIS and aerial photography maps in design and plan development.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge Civil

Engineering principles, disciplines, practices and procedures related to

agricultural and natural resource fields. Working knowledge and use of

surveying procedures, methods, equipment and maintenance. Working

knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances, standards, specifications and

regulations for agriculture, natural resources, soil and water programs,

and other related programs. Working knowledge of construction inspection

procedures, practices and documentation used in civil engineering field.

Working knowledge and ability to proficiently use modern computerized

software, data networking, spreadsheet, word processing, power point,

internet, GIS database, AutoCAD, GPS and ArcGIS programs. Working

knowledge of project management, organization and implementation duties

in concrete, earth moving, natural resource and agricultural

construction activities. Working knowledge and ability to utilize; NRCS

Standards, AWMFH, EFH & NEM Engineering Handbooks and Manuals, WPDES

guidelines and Wisconsin Construction Specifications. Knowledge of

Agronomy, animal husbandry/biology, farming practices, nutrient

management and soil sciences. Ability to inventory, analyze data,

formulates and implements solutions to erosion and conservation

problems. Ability to make complex mathematical computations while using

surveying, drafting, computer and electronic calculating equipment.

Ability to read construction plans and specifications to direct

construction activities. Ability to establish, promote, persuade and

maintain working relationships with employees, professionals,

landowners, contractors, governmental officials and the public. Ability

to maintain, research and update standards, codes, reference materials,

training needs and engineering certification. Ability to keep accurate,

organized and detailed field notes to write detailed technical reports

and perform as-built plan certifications. Ability to communicate

effectively orally, electronically and in writing. Ability to train and

instruct staff, landowners, contractors and others as needed for

conservation practices, engineering design and construction. Ability to

work hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

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