Environmental Compliance Specialist

City of Charlotte•College Park, MD

2d•$33 - $37

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Specialist (ECS) performs complex professional and technical work for the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program. The role supports compliance with federal, state, and local requirements through inspections, regulatory reviews, wastewater sampling and data analysis, permit writing, and related work. These activities help prevent inhibition, interference, and pass-through at the City’s seven wastewater treatment plants and support beneficial reuse of biosolids. The position involves regular interaction with laboratory, treatment plant, industrial, regulatory, legal, research, and public stakeholders. The ECS also works on special projects involving pretreatment, collection systems, new regulations, and related topics, and regularly conducts outreach to large and small groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited school.
Three years of related work experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment and chemistry.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal water/wastewater treatment regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Industrial Pretreatment, and/or NPDES.
Knowledge of ISO environmental management systems and continuous improvement programs.
Knowledge of computers, database software, and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collect wastewater samples.
Ability to lift and carry at least 60 pounds and walk sewer lines over rough, uneven terrain.
Ability to perform bending, stooping, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial plant processes and industrial water/wastewater treatment processes.
Wastewater Operator Certification in Biological Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections, and/or Physical/Chemical.
Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to industrial customers, pretreatment, and industrial waste.
Inspect industrial facilities and conduct site visits.
Write industrial user permits in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Collect wastewater samples and evaluate sample results.
Educate and assist businesses and industries regarding regulations and standards.
Monitor and develop administrative orders, compliance orders, and other enforcement actions.
Evaluate wastewater surveys and permit applications.
Evaluate industrial user compliance.
Review and approve industrial pretreatment designs.
Review and evaluate industrial waste surveys.
Conduct field investigations, including wastewater sampling.
Assist in developing and delivering training programs.
Assist with optimization initiatives, such as ISO in environmental compliance.
Conduct outreach activities.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.