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City of Elk River <br /> City of <br /> Ow. Environmental Technician <br /> River mo Position Description <br /> Department/Division: Immediate Supervisor: <br /> Community Operations and Deputy Director, Community Operations and <br /> Development/Environmental Development <br /> Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date) <br /> 7 Exempt 10/2013 <br /> Positions Supervised: <br /> N/A <br /> Position Summary <br /> The Environmental Technician provides assistance and reports to the Deputy Director on a variety <br /> of environmental-related issues. This position's primary responsibility is to maintain and improve <br /> the quality of the environment as it relates to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Elk <br /> River. This position performs work to ensure compliance with the City ordinances and follows up <br /> on code violations. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> 1. Coordinates the city's recycling and solid waste programs. <br /> A. Manages the city's recycling program and organizes solid waste collection including annual <br /> hauler licenses, refuse franchise negotiations and disposal contracts. <br /> B. Assists with environmental permits such as gravel mining licenses, Elk River Landfill, <br /> NRG's RDF plant and GRE's power station. <br /> C. Assists in the development of new landfill abatement programs including business <br /> recycling, clean-up days, etc. <br /> D. Maintains timely and accurate records of all program activities. <br /> E. Responds to general inquiries and complaints regarding recycling and solid waste issues. <br /> F. Develops and disseminates public information, education materials and programs for <br /> landfill abatement including recycling education programs in schools and for the public. <br /> 2. Responsible to oversee activity associated with environmental ordinances including Shoreland, <br /> Floodplain,Wild and Scenic River,Mineral Excavation,Right of Way,Diseased Tree and others as <br /> directed. <br /> A. Assists in the preparation of ordinances to regulate environmental issues. <br /> B. Provides technical assistance for city programs including writing plans for tree and grass <br /> plantings,lakeshore buffers, nutrient management planning, and erosion control. <br /> C. Works cooperatively with state, federal and local agencies, boards and organizations to <br /> promote various environmental programs and accomplish division goals and objectives <br /> 3. Performs public outreach activities. <br /> A. Prepares,participates in, and assists with educational programs,presentations,promotions, <br /> demonstrations,press releases,newsletter articles, and the city's website. <br /> Page 1 <br />