Pretreatment Compliance Technician

City of Pueblo • Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

The Pretreatment Compliance Technician is a non-exempt position reporting to the Pretreatment Manager. The technician collects wastewater, water, groundwater, river, and industrial samples; performs routine inspections of industrial users; monitors flow; and reviews documents from sector control programs. The role also gathers other wastewater and pretreatment program data and assists with entering and tracking that data. The description outlines the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.

The technician inspects industrial and commercial facilities and evaluates waste streams that may contribute pollutants to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), including compliance with the City Grease and Oil Management Program. The position conducts water-quality monitoring, supports the Water Reclamation Facility and Wastewater Engineering Division, investigates potential sources of substances found in wastewater, and collects and tests samples. Work may include sampling after normal business hours.

The role requires relevant natural-science education and experience, Microsoft Office experience, and a valid driver’s license. Within one year of appointment, the employee must obtain a valid Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operator's Certification Board. Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment. Overtime may be required; working conditions may include damp areas, foul odors, cramped spaces, severe weather, and heavy lifting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or another natural science, and one year of experience in pretreatment, wastewater/water operations, or environmental regulations; alternatively, an associate degree with relevant natural-science coursework and three years of such experience may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license at application and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment; the license must be maintained during employment.
• Obtain a valid Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operator's Certification Board within one year of appointment and maintain required licenses and certifications throughout employment.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal pretreatment rules and regulations.
• Ability to complete forms, maintain accurate records, write reports, and assemble data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with the public about technical issues.
• Ability to read and understand building construction drawings.
• Ability to work successfully with supervisors, City employees, the public, agencies, and organizations and provide good customer service.
• Knowledge of sampling and field-testing methods for water, sewage, sludge, and industrial samples; general laboratory sample-handling guidelines; and sample-data interpretation.
• Knowledge of automatic samplers and related equipment, field equipment, field storage, calibration techniques, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to perform duties safely and to operate a motor vehicle safely and lawfully.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds; stand and walk for prolonged periods; use manual dexterity and visual acuity; perform repetitive data-entry motions; and undertake a full range of movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing.
• May be required to work overtime and may be exposed to damp areas, foul odors, cramped workspaces, severe weather, and heavy lifting.
• Where applicable due to access to criminal justice information, must meet Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, including restrictions relating to certain felony or misdemeanor convictions or pending charges.

Responsibilities

• Inspect industrial and commercial facilities to characterize industrial activities and waste streams that may contribute pollutants to the POTW.
• Inspect facilities for compliance with City Grease and Oil Management Program regulations.
• Review compliance reports and verify information for other sector control programs.
• Identify non-compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
• Document inspection findings, communicate with facilities about findings, and provide recommendations to the supervisor for review.
• Provide industries, commercial businesses, and citizens with information about pretreatment regulations and compliance issues.
• Conduct field water-quality monitoring, including in rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
• Provide field support to the Water Reclamation Facility and Wastewater Engineering Division.
• Assist in determining and investigating potential sources of substances found in wastewater.
• Install and remove wastewater composite and discrete samplers in sanitary sewer manholes at various locations.
• Monitor and sample high-strength industries and other industries regulated under the Pretreatment Program.
• Collect water, sewage, sludge, and industrial waste samples.
• Perform field tests for pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), conductivity, and temperature.
• Filter and preserve samples.
• Maintain computerized databases, computer files, and paper files; assist with data entry and tracking.
• Perform other assigned tasks and, as needed, duties of an equal or lower pay grade.

Benefits

• The City of Pueblo describes its benefits package as very rich and directs applicants to the online benefits summary and City benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level