Industrial Pretreatment Specialist - Wastewater Treatment Reclamation

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

11d•$29 - $42

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeing an Industrial Pretreatment Specialist to join the Wastewater Treatment Reclamation team at our treatment plant in Greeley, Colorado. The Industrial Pretreatment Specialist reports directly to the Wastewater Technical Services Manager and is a support position that samples and acquires data from commercial and industrial users, applying General Pretreatment Regulations to applicable commercial and industrial users to ensure compliance with Greeley Pretreatment Chapter ordinance requirements. The incumbent will also sample and acquire data from wastewater treatment processes to ensure that the City’s Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) permit monitoring requirements are fulfilled according to the City of Greeley, State, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permits, rules, regulations, and laws.

Requirements

Current, valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable record.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field with specialized technical training of equivalent length.
Relevant experience in environmental laboratory work and field sampling.
Confined space entry training required or ability to acquire within one (1) year of hire date.
OR A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to interpret and apply General Pretreatment Regulations and local ordinances
Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a strong safety record.
Ability to interact effectively with the public during inspections, tours, fairs, and presentations.
Strong customer service, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database entry, and software related to sampling equipment, flow meters, and pH meters.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and complete daily assignments and special projects effectively.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and a positive, solution- oriented approach.
Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively within political and regulatory environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and document reasonable assumptions to support resolution.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of experience with an understanding of sampling, monitoring and analysis procedures and protocols, as well as knowledge of Federal, State and local pretreatment regulations.
Class D Colorado Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s license
Wastewater Treatment plant operations experience.

Responsibilities

Programs and operates auto samplers, collects samples and data from industrial users to ensure quality, defensible pollutant data to determine compliance with State and Federal Clean Water Act requirements.
Programs and operates autosamplers and collects samples and data from WTRF to ensure that the City’s Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) permit monitoring requirements are fulfilled.
Applies general pretreatment regulations and local ordinances to applicable commercial, industrial users, and cleans and prepares sampling equipment using EPA required techniques.
Receives analysis data in electronic format and reviews analytical reports to verify that all required pollutant parameters were analyzed according to Federal requirements of 40 CFR 136.
Distributes analytical data to interested parties to determine compliance with state and Federal requirements.
Conducts and maintains a commercial user survey and maintains database on the prescribed frequency.
Oversees and maintains Best Management Practices programs for dental amalgam and food service establishment commercial sectors.
Issues written or verbal communications to commercial users regarding any requirements or instructions.
Investigates complaints of spill and illegal discharges.
Inspects commercial user sites and prepares investigative reports.
Provides evidence for possible enforcement actions.
Develops, organizes, and assists with public outreach/education efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.