Industrial Pretreatment Inspector

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Flagstaff is seeking an Industrial Pretreatment Inspector to support and enforce the City’s water and wastewater codes. This role performs a variety of technical field and office duties, including inspections, sampling, compliance evaluations, and customer outreach across industrial pretreatment, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, and FOG programs. The ideal candidate brings specialized knowledge of wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and sampling techniques, and is comfortable working independently in diverse and sometimes hazardous environments while maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of water or sewer utility experience
Two (2) years of experience in any of the following area: general inspections, plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, cross connection programs, stormwater inspections, laboratory work, flow monitoring or sampling
A valid driver’s license
Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must obtain AWWA, ABPA, or ASSE certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester within one year of employment.
Must obtain a Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within one (1) year of hire
Ability and willingness to be available for on-call weekend, holiday, and evening work as dictated by work projects and staffing requirements

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, such as Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Water Management, or Environmental Engineering, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the full-time experience requirements.
Experience directly relating to a significant industrial user inspection, backflow prevention, cross connection control, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) and ground water quality control programs
Grade 2 Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, or Water Distribution Operator Certifications by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Cross-Connection Specialist certification

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Inspects industrial and commercial operations such as restaurants, laundries, gas stations, and manufacturers to ensure compliance with ordinances and permit requirements governing the discharge of non-residential waste
Inspects commercial operations for proper cross connection controls and backflow prevention to ensure the integrity of the city's drinking water
Inspects and monitors various construction projects for compliance with backflow prevention devices, grease interceptors, proper waste disposals, and water usage
Field verifies correct installations for backflows and interceptors for certificate of occupancy process
Inspects the dimensions, operations, and maintenance of floor drains, sand, grease, and lint traps, settling tanks, clarifiers, neutralizing tanks, grease removal equipment, and other equipment used in the treatment, disposal, and control of industrial and commercial liquid waste
Inspects restaurants and interceptors for food service industry, including assuring compliance of interceptors for the city approved Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) manual
Engages in public outreach related to the cross-connection program, industrial pretreatment program and Fats, Oils and Grease programs to customers
Attends staff meetings regularly to maintain consistent enforcement procedures and policy updates
Conducts field tests and sampling events at permitted industries, treatment plants, and other commercial entities to ensure non-contamination of the city's wastewater collection and treatment systems, including pH, flow volumes, alkalinity, maintenance of sampling equipment, proper chain of custody handling, etc.
Responsible for the proper and accurate record keeping of activities, files, and software databases for FOG, pretreatment, and backflows relating to local & federal code compliance and enforcement
Uses gas detection equipment to determine oxygen content and whether potentially explosive gases may be present in confined spaces or sewers
Works with industrial and commercial representatives in reviewing technical and regulatory issues regarding noncompliance
Issues warning letters, under the authority of the council approved Enforcement Response Plan to address noncompliance issues that have an immediate impact to the city’s water distribution system, city wastewater collection system and FOG program
Oversees plans and actions taken by industries and businesses to achieve and/or maintain compliance with local, state, or federal limits
In conjunction with the Industrial Pretreatment Supervisor, reviews field inspection reports and monitors data to determine if further compliance action against industry is warranted and whether referral to the City Attorney, state, or federal agency is necessary
Evaluates the need for industrial and commercial discharge wastewater pretreatment permits, and enforces the provisions of such permits
Performs backflow testing and minor repairs to Water Services owned backflow devices
Acts as a backup backflow tester for Water Distribution temporary meter and backflow setups
Works with Wastewater Collection crews to investigate sewer blockages, grease build-up and similar issues
Reviews plans for new developments or tenant improvements with respect to pre-treatment and cross-connection control compliance, as assigned by the Industrial Pretreatment Supervisor
Attends workshops, certification courses, and technical group meetings for continuing education and networking with other inspectors
Safely operates a city vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
Tuition Assistance
Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers