SENIOR SOIL DISTRICT TECHNICIAN 1281

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs professional work and studies for the County Soil and Water Conservation District. The incumbent responds to requests from private landowners, community groups and municipal agencies within the County. Work involves the planning, design, approval and installation check of practices or systems pertaining to soil and water conservation. The incumbent may supervise lower level technical and clerical personnel and/or complete special and difficult projects as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the preparation and review of farm conservation plans in accordance with New York State Law;

Conducts engineering surveys; drafts, designs, layout and conducts construction checks; and approves conservation and water quality practices;

Investigates and prepares reports regarding soils interpretations, subdivision reviews, beach and bluff erosion, flooding, and critical erosion-sedimentation problems;

Designs waterways, terraces, irrigation management systems, drainage channels, diversions and nonpoint pollution abatement projects that may require the use of engineering, mapping and other computer programs;

Calculates soil erosion rates, peak and total flow of storm water surface runoff, and recommends and designs corrective measures as needed;

Assists in the development and implementation of local U.S.D.A.-Natural Resources Conservation Services and Farm Services Agency programs;

Completes the required work of the Agricultural Land Classification System according to the 1980 Amendment of the New York State Agricultural District Law;

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic reports to the Board of Directors;

Supervises the fieldwork of lower level technical personnel;

Reviews and approves engineering plans prepared by lower level technical personnel;

Addresses various community groups and organizations in areas related to soil and water conservation.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of natural resources and watershed management, conservation planning and nonpoint pollution control; knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertinent to Conservation District programs; knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of soil and water conservation; working knowledge of the principles of conservation planning, natural resources and watershed management; good knowledge of soils, hydrology, irrigation systems and hydraulics; good knowledge of the fundamental principles of drafting and design; ability to use computer programs for engineering, mapping and other projects; ability to understand moderately difficult construction plans and specifications; ability to supervise technical and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain good working relations with co-workers, the general public, and public officials; ability to maintain records and to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports; ability to perform basic hydrologic calculations involving open channel and culvert flows; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the natural sciences, and one (1) year of experience in the field of soil and water conservation; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in the field of soil and water conservation; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

PROMOTIONAL

Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Soil District Technician.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment; employees must maintain said license while employed in this title.

R09/19/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 12/18/18