City of Lancaster · 2 weeks ago
Stenographer
Columbus, OH
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$3,817/mo - $5,354/mo
1+ years expThe City of Lancaster is seeking a Stenographer to assist in complying with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The role involves monitoring weather, maintaining water quality monitoring equipment, conducting inspections, and managing environmental data.
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Responsibilities
Collects water samples in accordance with federal regulations
Coordinates with laboratories and regulatory agencies for sample collection and analysis
Installs, programs, monitors, maintains, and operates water quality and flow instrumentation and sampling stations
Represents the County and Watershed Protection District and serves on committees addressing regional water quality issues; assists with public presentations
Responds to complaint investigations or spill events
Conducts field investigations to determine the causes of pollutant concentrations
Assesses and selects monitoring site locations; designs, installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs automated NPDES sampling stations
Conducts analyses for, documents, and prepares reports to meet regulatory requirements
Assesses local weather forecasts to prepare for monitoring events
Enters data and maintains databases; and
At the Water Quality Analyst II level, oversees and trains staff and leads workers in collecting samples
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
One (1) year of experience in water quality monitoring, working with environmental regulations, or preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents for Water Quality Analyst I
Two (2) years of experience in water quality monitoring, working with NPDES regulatory requirements, and conducting field investigations, including one (1) year's experience equivalent to Water Quality Analyst I for Water Quality Analyst II
Knowledge of water quality monitoring protocols, procedures, equipment, and instruments; and inspection techniques and practices
Ability to work independently, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and manage multiple assignments
Diplomacy and superior interpersonal skills
Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver license
Benefits
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM: You allocate the County's non-taxable biweekly contribution among several benefit options. Employees regularly scheduled to work 64 hours or more biweekly receive a Credit Allowance of $273.00. Employees regularly scheduled to work 40–63 hours biweekly receive a Credit Allowance of $184.00.
Medical Plan for you and your dependents. Biweekly cost ranges from $279.19 to $764.84.
Dental Plan for you and your dependents. Biweekly cost ranges from $8.76 to $42.24.
Vision Plan for you and your dependents providing vision examinations and materials (eyeglasses and contact lenses). Biweekly cost is $4.78.
Flexible Spending Accounts which increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefits package you select exceed the County's contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income.
Cash added to your biweekly taxable pay, depending on the selection you have made.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC: Available to you for treatment of minor illness or injury.
9 PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and one 8-hour floating holiday. Holiday time is pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.
PAID VACATION: (Except Professional Engineers, Clinical Coordinators, and Nursing Care Coordinators) 14 days earned each year, increasing in increments after 5 years of service to 24 days per year after 15 years of service. You may accumulate up to 400 hours. You may redeem a portion of the accrual annually, after 10 years of service. You will be paid the value of your accrued credits upon retirement or termination. Earned vacation hours are pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.
ANNUAL LEAVE: (Professional Engineers, Clinical Coordinators, and Nursing Care Coordinators) 159.95 hours per year (in lieu of vacation and sick leave), increasing in increments to 240.03 hours after 15 years of service. You may redeem a portion of the accrual annually. You will be paid the value of your accrued credits upon retirement or termination. Earned annual leave hours are pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.
PAID SICK LEAVE: (Except Professional Engineers, Clinical Coordinators, and Nursing Care Coordinators.) 80.08 hours earned per year. You may accrue up to 800 hours and will be reimbursed annually for 25% of the number of hours over the maximum. A cash payment of 25% of unused hours will be made if you retire or terminate with more than 10 years of service. Earned sick leave hours are pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: You receive mileage reimbursement at the standard rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for each mile driven on County business.
UNIFORM PROVIDED: The County will provide uniforms or uniform allowance when required.
TEXTBOOK AND TUITION: When courses have been satisfactorily completed, the County will reimburse you to a maximum of $900 per fiscal year for tuition and books for off-duty, job-related courses. This benefit is prorated for part-time employees.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: The County may provide up to a 5% incentive pay for educational attainment if not specifically required by your job. You may only receive one form of incentive pay or premium pay and will receive that which provides the greatest incentive.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: You may choose to reduce your salary to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation programs (established under Internal Revenue Code Sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 1.5% of your salary, on a pay period basis. You must be regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours each pay period to be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. These plans enable you to build long-term savings while deferring current federal and state income taxes.
RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and Social Security. The County picks up part of your retirement and Social Security contribution. Benefits vest after 5 years. Compensation for retirement purposes includes all cash compensation excluding overtime, plus Flexible Benefits contribution and retirement contribution pick up. Employees hired to work less than 64 hours biweekly participate in a Safe Harbor retirement plan in lieu of VCERA and Social Security.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE PROTECTION PLAN: The County provides Professional Engineers, Clinical Coordinators, and Nursing Care Coordinators with a disability plan which provides benefits for up to 2 years for a disabling illness, or 5 years for injury, in an amount of 60% of base salary. Limitations and exceptions are outlined in the policy. This benefit applies if your regular work schedule is 60 hours or more biweekly.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE (SDI): This program provides weekly benefits in the event of short term disability. Premiums are automatically deducted from your pay.
OPTIONAL WAGE SUPPLEMENT PLAN: You may purchase short-term disability coverage in weekly benefit amounts of $45 or $80. You must be regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more each pay period to participate, and must enroll within 90 days of employment).
DEATH BENEFIT: Your department will provide a $1,000 death benefit payable to your designated beneficiary in the event of your death.
OPTIONAL GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: If you are a regular County employee with a regular work schedule of at least 40 hours per pay period you may purchase term life insurance coverage for either $10,000 or one times your annual base salary, without evidence of insurability, if you enroll within your first 90 days of eligibility. You may also be eligible to purchase term life insurance at group rates for two or three times your annual salary, subject to evidence of insurability. Dependents life insurance is also available for employees who purchase optional life insurance coverage.
OTHER BENEFITS: The County also offers an Employee Assistance Program, a Wellness Program, and a Work/Family Program which includes child care and elder care referrals.
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