Industrial Pretreatment Inspector

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This ideal candidate will be responsible to inspect and review industrial facilities discharging wastewater to the City's collection system. Under basic supervision, performs technical work in the inspection and sampling of industrial and commercial waste discharges to assure compliance with Utilities Department discharge permits. Prepares inspection reports and compliance documents and participates in enforcement actions and compliance hearings. Also participates in public outreach and education activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of W/WW operations experience including pretreatment program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Proprietary software applications.
Knowledge of Practices, methods, materials, tools and instrumentation used in the inspection and sampling procedures for wastewater pretreatment programs.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental regulations, safety standards, and sampling protocols, including United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Yuma City Code, City of Yuma Utility Regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws, rules, and requirements governing the pretreatment of industrial wastewater.
Knowledge of Industrial processes and the effect of industrial chemicals on wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and the environment.
Knowledge of Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions in industrial facilities wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.
Skill in Customer Service.
Skill in Interpreting environmental regulations.
Skill in Using automatic sampling equipment and standard sampling methods to determine compliance with Federal and state environmental rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
Skill in Inspecting industrial facilities to evaluate compliance with local discharge permit standards.
Skill in Conducting field tests for pH toxicity, and hazardous atmospheres to determine means of controlling and eliminating hazards.
Skill in Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
Skill in Following, promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
Wastewater Operator's Grade 1 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is required within 12 months of hire.
Completion of the Pretreatment Facility Inspection, Field Study Training Program from California State University, Sacramento is required within 6 months of hire.
May require Backflow and Cross Connection Certification, as needed, to perform duties in this classification.
Additional technical training and certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in chemistry, biology, and W/WW technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

Inspects industrial facilities discharging wastewater to the City's collection system; documents changes in industrial processes, and determines compliance with environmental regulations, codes, and permits.
Monitors industrial wastewater discharges, using standard sampling methods to determine compliance with Federal and State environmental regulations, and City policies, procedures and standards.
Cleans, maintains, calibrates and operates equipment used for metering, sampling and analyzing industrial wastewater discharges.
Reviews industrial discharge analytical data, documents findings, prepares inspection reports and letter to regulated commercial and industrial users regarding inspections, instances of noncompliance with local pretreatment requirements, and necessary corrections.
Maintains files of inspection reports, sampling reports, chain of custody and compliance records, analytical data, correspondence and case files.
Collects industrial user data, calculates cost of treating industrial discharges, and generates billing as required for Industrial Cost Recovery.
Identifies and diagnoses compliance problems, discusses scope and attributes of problems with staff and management, and recommends procedural changes to correct problems.
Assists in the preparation of enforcement actions for noncompliance with discharge regulations and reporting requirements; including notices of violation and official correspondence.
Reviews construction plans to assure compliance with the City's pretreatment program requirements; monitors construction projects, and verifies compliance to plans.
Conducts public outreach and education activities.
Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.