Environmental Technician - I, II, or Senior
About The Position
The Environmental Technician oversees and enforces pretreatment programs for wastewater treatment plants. The role inspects fats, oil and grease (FOG) interceptors and industrial pretreatment systems for compliance with permits and regulations, collects compliance samples according to standard operating procedures, and prepares compliance and enforcement reports. Additional FOG-related work includes reviewing pretreatment systems, creating routine inspection reports, communicating with customers, conducting business investigations, completing special assignments, and educating customers on management practices. The position involves coordinating sampling events and with internal and external laboratories, maintaining sampling equipment and records, reviewing commercial sites with development and construction inspectors, and reviewing or assisting with development of industrial pretreatment permits. The employee communicates with customers and other stakeholders, attends meetings, participates in industry-related projects, and completes required certifications and training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED issued by an approved GED Administrator.
- At least one year of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job will be considered.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License upon hire.
- Must obtain FOG-level certification within six months of hire as a condition of employment.
- Must obtain Industrial Pretreatment Class C certification within twelve months of hire as a condition of employment.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Inspect grease and oil interceptors and industrial pretreatment facilities; prepare and submit monthly inspection reports; and issue violation notices for non-compliance.
- Arrange sampling events for industrial dischargers; transport sampling equipment; calibrate equipment and pH meters; submit samples; and maintain equipment in accordance with Toho Water Authority SOPs.
- Coordinate with inside and outside laboratories for sampling.
- Review commercial sites in coordination with Toho Water Authority Private Development and Construction Inspectors.
- Maintain, receive, and submit records and reports; research and record sewer use resolutions; and review and assist in developing industrial pretreatment permits.
- Attend meetings and communicate with customers, plumbers, industrial pretreatment facilities, contractors, and internal and external customers.
- Obtain FOG-level, pretreatment-association Class C, and field-sampling certifications, and participate in biannual workshops.
- Participate in industry-related special projects as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Educate customers on management practices and conduct business investigations and special assignments related to FOG.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
