Pretreatment Coordinator - Planning & Engineering Division

City of Savannah • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Coordinates the industrial pretreatment process to ensure local industries comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. The position administers industrial user permits, oversees monitoring and sampling, evaluates pollutant impacts on the wastewater system, and maintains compliance records and documentation.

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Senior Director, Water Reclamation. The position directly supervises Industrial Pretreatment Technician(s) and may supervise additional staff assigned to special field sampling. The work is typically performed in an office, laboratory, and water treatment plant, with use of protective devices and exposure to environmental hazards and disagreeable conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with two years of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater quality; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Georgia Wastewater Class III Operation License or Industrial Wastewater License, or obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures and state and federal regulations pertaining to industrial discharge and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data, compiling data and generating reports, and oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.

Responsibilities

• Issue and administer industrial user permits in compliance with pretreatment standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise Pretreatment Technicians by assigning and reviewing work, scheduling field activities, and providing training and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and perform industrial sampling events, including field testing and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Calculate headworks loading and conduct technical analyses to determine pollutant impacts on the wastewater system.
• Monitor permitted industries and ensure timely reporting, accurate data submission, and corrective action as needed.
• Keep current with changing federal and state pretreatment regulations and update program documentation accordingly.
• Respond to spills, discharges, or incidents and work with internal and external parties to address compliance issues.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure documentation is audit-ready for environmental inspections or legal review.
• Participate in internal planning meetings and public outreach regarding industrial wastewater compliance and environmental protection.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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