Job Specification
EROSION CONTROL ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of Executive Secretary, SSCC, Division
of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, acts
as staff professional engineer for implementation of all phases of soil
erosion and sediment control programs; acts as the agent of responsible
charge as defined at N.J.S.A. 45:8-28(2)g in the oversight of Soil
Conservation District personnel engaged in the review and certification
of erosion control site plans prepared by a New Jersey licensed engineer
or architect, or other studies or investigations which require the use of
engineering practices; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed
in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Provides engineering and related technical expertise required for uniform
and accountable implementation of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Act.
Periodically reviews and oversees revision and update of the New Jersey
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards as defined at N.J.A.C. 2:90.
Performs technical review of engineering practices incorporated in soil
erosion and sediment control plans for compliance with State Standards;
recommends approval, modification, denial or other action.
Reviews and appraises soil conservation district personnel, operations
and procedures with respect to technical competence, adequacy of
engineering practices and implementation of regulatory responsibilities;
identifies deficiencies; recommends modifications where appropriate.
Assists local Soil Conservation Districts with review of erosion control
plans, development of technical expertise and training programs, and
does related work as required.
Reviews samples of SCD staff review letters pursuant to NJDA-SSCC
Technical Bulletin 2009-1, to ensure technical content is appropriate
and in compliance with professional engineering standards of conduct.
Recommends development and implementation of technical training
programs for district personnel and engineers with emphasis on erosion
control engineering practices required to maintain technical competency
of plan preparers and reviewers.
Makes presentations to the public to achieve required levels of program
comprehension.
Inspects construction sites for conformance with erosion control
components of certified plans; recommends remedial actions where
deficiencies are observed
Evaluates technical performance of exempt municipalities to achieve
adequate erosion and sediment controls on construction sites regulated
by State law.
Provides technical expertise to assist in the investigation and resolution
of appeals, conflicts or violations.
Maintains liaison and coordination with the United States Department
of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, State Engineer, district and
other cooperating agency personnel.
Prepares clears, comprehensive, accurate, technical reports of field
reviews and investigations containing findings, conclusions and
recommendations.
Provides engineering expertise and assistance to other programs
and divisions within the Department, as needed, to assist them in
the execution of their program goals and objectives.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office
or related units
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related
engineering discipline, including 9 credit hours in a combination of
courses in soil science, hydrology and/or hydraulics.
EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in work relating
to land use and development, at least two (2) years of which shall have
been in the design and application of soil erosion and sediment control
practices.
NOTE: A Master’s degree in any of the subjects listed above may be
substituted for one year of the indicated experience, other than that
required in soil erosion and sediment control.
NOTE: Five (5) years of experience working in soil conservation districts
with a demonstrated proficiency in the knowledge of erosion and sediment
control and storm water management, including complex hydrologic and
hydraulic engineering design analysis, can be substituted for the indicated
experience.
LICENSE
Appointees will be required to possess a valid professional engineering
license issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Engineers.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of engineering methods, procedures, principles of soil
science, basic geology of New Jersey, soil erosion control, hydrology,
stormwater and water resources management.
Knowledge of specialized computer modeling applications used in the
design and analysis of stormwater or water resources management.
Examples include but are not limited to: TR-55, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS,
use of spreadsheet software for computation and modeling.
Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, basic Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) software.
Knowledge of soil erosion and sediment control problems associated
with land disturbance
and development.
Knowledge of desktop computer office productivity software, electronic
mail and use of the Internet.
Knowledge of soil characteristics and capabilities with emphasis on
engineering properties including the use of the most recent iteration
of the USDA NRCS Soil Survey.
Knowledge of principles and methods of land development, site
plan preparation and interpretation, and field site investigation with
emphasis on engineering.
Knowledge of State, county and municipal land used laws and
procedures for subdivision and site plan review and approval.
Knowledge of federal and State soil conservation program statutes,
rules and standards.
Knowledge regarding the development and implementation of
technical training programs.
Ability to research new developments in, methods and technologies
related to, erosion control, stormwater and water resources
management.
Ability to organize and implement programs of work, monitor their
effectiveness and implement modification where necessary.
Ability to physically inspect construction sites and traverse rough
terrain under all weather conditions.
Ability to investigate and monitor source of pollution and their
environmental impact with respect to land disturbance activities.
Ability to organize and conduct meeting, working committees and
training sessions.
Ability to travel extensively and to attend both day and night meetings
and conferences.
Ability to work effectively with supervisor, associates and the public.
Ability to prepare clear, informative, technically accurate briefs and
special reports.
Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording information systems used by the agency, office or related
units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03093 | | S | C | NL | 29 | N/A | P29 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/23/2016 |
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