Pretreatment Coordinator/Lab Supervisor

City of Richmond•Richmond, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex administrative work coordinating the operations and assigned staff of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program and Laboratory Department, issuing permits, preparing and sending out violation notices, maintaining and updating department files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Sanitation. Continuous supervision is exercised over WWTP Lab Technicians, WWTP Lead Lab Technician, Pretreatment Technician, Pretreatment/WW/MS4 Field Technician and MS4/Lab/Operations Laborer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of chemical principles, terminology, techniques, equipment and laboratory tests pertaining to analysis of water and wastewater samples
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to comply with EPA, IDEM and other applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations governing safety, water quality, wastewater plants and industrial pretreatment programs
Comprehensive knowledge of the processes and treatment stages involved in water and wastewater treatment
Comprehensive knowledge of modern chemical laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment and skill in their use
Comprehensive knowledge local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the department
Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment
Skill in the use of hand and power tools
Skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment and vehicles
Ability to use laboratory and related equipment and to compute and record test results
Ability to perform research work on problems of a chemical nature
Ability to prepare clear and accurate scientific reports including suitable graphic representations
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, natural science, or related field and extensive experience with wastewater treatment plant operations, collection systems, chemical analysis techniques and methods, regulatory sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class IV Indiana Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation certification.
Class D Indiana Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation certification.
Obtain Indiana Industrial Operators Association Registered Pretreatment Coordinator certification within one year of hire.
Completion of CSUS Office of Water Programs course “Pretreatment Facility Inspection” within one year of hire.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Indiana.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates the operations of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program; trains employees on program processes and procedures and ensures compliance.
Prepares industrial discharge permits and monthly discharge reports; monitors and samples discharges; collects data; conducts surveys; performs IU plant inspections; ensures compliance with legal requirements; maintains accurate and organized files; prepares and submits various reports to regulatory agencies as required.
Monitors, maintains, and ensures operations of the Districts wastewater laboratory and its laboratory personnel are in compliance with the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit; schedules employees and distributes work assignments; evaluates employee performance; recommends disciplinary action and corrective instruction as necessary.
Periodically reviews pretreatment rules and regulations to ensure that the City’s SUO/ERP remain current with applicable federal and state standards; assists in writing and modifying City of Richmond environmental ordinances.
Prepares and administers annual budget for Industrial Pretreatment Program and the wastewater laboratory.
Establishes a monitoring schedule and evaluates test results.
Maintains and updates department files; prepares and submits required reports.
Investigates illegal discharges to sewer systems from commercial and industrial sources.
Performs chemical analysis; assists with laboratory operations as needed.

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