Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist I/II (Multi-Level Posting)

Metro Water Recovery•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications: Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I ($ 73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually) Responsible for performing and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on less complex industrial and commercial entities. The position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager. Industrial Pretreatment Specialist II ( 86,195.20 - $120,265.60 Annually) Responsible for performing, managing, and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities and projects related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that focuses on industrial and commercial entities of all levels of complexity. The position applies regulations and scientific principles to conduct compliance inspections and investigations, reviews records, evaluate facility compliance and prepare enforcement documents. This position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of general science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
Knowledge of mathematics and data analysis.
Knowledge of industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control.
Knowledge of inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities.
Knowledge of federal pretreatment regulations.
Knowledge of inspection strategies of basic to complex industrial and commercial facilities.
Knowledge of general office processes and procedures.
Proficiency in MS Office software.
Skilled at working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports.
Skilled at applying mathematical and data analysis principles.
Skilled at communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
Skilled at critical thinking and analytical problem-solving.
Skilled at reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents.
Skilled at utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information.
Skilled at becoming familiar with new information rapidly.
Ability to effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses).
Ability to follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures.
Ability to inspect hauled waste facilities.
Ability to legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather.
Ability to read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports.
Ability to enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to enter commercial and industrial facilities of any level of complexity and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.).
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences.
Ability to learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities.
Ability to become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and coordinate assigned work tasks.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience.
Ability to perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.
B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field.
A valid Driver’s license.
A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal pretreatment regulations.
Knowledge of inspection strategies of basic to complex industrial and commercial facilities.
Skilled at reading, interpreting, and applying federal, local, and state environmental regulations (e.g., NDPES, Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, etc.).
Skilled at reading, interpret and apply regulations to complex facilities.
Familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes.
Ability to understand and follow piping, identify and understand manufacturing equipment and pre-treatment processes and equipment.
Ability to apply pretreatment procedures and program work including applying permit requirements, evaluating compliance, performing inspections, and applying enforcement in accordance with an enforcement response plan.
Ability to identify hazardous waste handling and industrial processes.

Responsibilities

Performing and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on less complex industrial and commercial entities.
Performing, managing, and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities and projects related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that focuses on industrial and commercial entities of all levels of complexity.
Applying regulations and scientific principles to conduct compliance inspections and investigations, reviews records, evaluate facility compliance and prepare enforcement documents.
Conducting compliance inspections and investigations.
Reviewing records.
Evaluating facility compliance.
Preparing enforcement documents.
Assisting with sampling procedures and visual inspections.
Working outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned.
Collecting and handling samples in accordance with 40 CFR 136 and Metro procedures and protocols.
Visually observing sampling and determining conformance with permit requirements while inspecting facilities.
Planning and coordinating assigned work tasks.
Preparing accurate and complete reports.
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience.
Performing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
De-escalating contentious situations.