Compliance Monitoring Technician I

City of Ocala•Fl 34471, FL

About The Position

This is a responsible, detailed technical position collecting samples from commercial and industrial water and sewer customers and keeping accurate records. The technician establishes and maintains good public relations, enforces and upholds City ordinances and state regulations, and exercises independent judgment in the field. The position reports to the Department Director or designee and works under general supervision, referring questionable cases to a supervisor. The technician conducts site inspections, collects and analyzes environmental samples, prepares chemicals, maintains records, and compiles and interprets reports to assess compliance. The work includes determining appropriate sampling and testing methods, decontaminating equipment, programming auto samplers, calculating sample volumes and flow-meter adjustments, and documenting sample collection methods and conditions. Technicians travel to various locations and communicate with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and water and wastewater treatment plant operational staff about compliance and sampling matters. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required. The employee must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall, measured using Map Quest. An FDEP C Wastewater License and an FIPA or FWPCOA C Industrial Pretreatment License are preferred. The job involves regular exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions, and requires the physical abilities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of related experience or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Valid Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; must be maintained.
Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue), as measured using Map Quest.
Ability to read and understand policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with customers, the public, and employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and handle routine problems involving a few known variables.
Ability to use computers and software for data entry, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, contact management, and 10-key entry.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work with regular exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

FDEP C Wastewater License.
FIPA or FWPCOA C Industrial Pretreatment License.

Responsibilities

Conduct general site inspections of commercial and industrial customers.
Collect water and commercial or industrial wastewater samples from designated locations to establish City and state compliance status.
Determine appropriate sample collection methods and properly decontaminate equipment.
Program auto samplers, including calculating flow-meter adjustments, and determine equipment and analyses needed for on-site testing.
Calculate appropriate quantities of water to purge or collect using well-depth measurements or commercial and industrial flow-rate information.
Follow sample preservation criteria and maintain detailed documentation of sample collection methods and conditions.
Conduct and interpret basic and complex chemical analyses on environmental samples, including quality control and quality assurance analyses.
Mix and prepare chemicals and maintain accurate logs and records.
Compile reports for various recipients, interpret reports for purposes including compliance determinations, and forward analytical results to the proper recipient.
Use mathematical formulas and spreadsheets for data entry.
Establish proof of commercial and industrial customer compliance with applicable requirements.
Communicate with commercial and industrial customers on site, by phone, and by email to educate them about reducing over-strength sewage flows.
Participate in public-relations activities, including industry meetings concerning compliance, sampling, and laboratory analysis.
Communicate with other Compliance Monitoring Technicians and the supervisor about customer compliance with City ordinances, codes, and state regulations.
Communicate with operational staff at water and wastewater treatment plants regarding compliance with state regulations.
Attend and complete required seminars and certification courses and accumulate operational time toward a C Industrial Pretreatment License.