Utilities Compliance Specialist

City of Port Orchard • Port Orchard, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Port Orchard is looking for individuals who want to make a difference for the community. The City’s mission of Realizing Our Community Potential means employees work toward a common goal of providing a desirable, thriving and connected community through transparency, accountability, growth and opportunities. If you value Service, Engagement, and Integrity in your work, we are looking for you! Note to applicants: We welcome attachments to your application. Please know, however, that attachments are not visible to the initial review team. Be sure to include in the online application pertinent information that you want the review panel to consider. The completeness of your application is a factor in determining which candidates advance to the next phase of our recruitment process. Please do not contact Human Resources in regards to your application. Please use the online application system to monitor the status of your application. Your cooperation is appreciated. Pays $39.81 to $46.13 per hour. This position is eligible for bilingual pay, which would increase the base pay by 2% for a range of $40.61 to $47.05. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides up to 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of this job posting. Major Function and Purpose The Utilities Compliance Specialist is responsible for administering the City’s Utilities Compliance Program, which consolidates the following required inspection and compliance requirements: (1) Cross Connection Control Program, in accordance with WAC 246-290-490; (2) Control and elimination of Fats, Oil and Grease from the sanitary sewer system in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code Sections 1009.6 and 1014.2; and (3) Maintenance and inspection program for private businesses with stormwater management systems connected to the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). General Function Position administers the Utilities Compliance Program intended to regulate and inspect activities for private businesses and commercial activities within the City jurisdiction, as well as residential connection with activities that may be harmful to the City’s infrastructure. Supervision Responsibilities This position has no supervision responsibilities. Job Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties. Administer the City’s Cross Connection Control Program: Notify customers utilizing backflow assemblies of annual inspections Collect annual Cross Connection inspection data from any water customer utilizing backflow prevention devices Enter testing results into database Ensure compliance with regulations per WAC and U.P.C. Conduct routine physical inspections of premises to ascertain the need for cross connection control Write procedural documents for backflow and cross connection enforcement Assist with review of plans and permit application documents for compliance with backflow and cross connection needs Coordinate with Utility Billing to review, add and code accounts correctly Prepare annual report as required by WAC Administer a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program that reduces the risks of unnecessary blockages to municipal sanitary sewer system due to improper practices or improper maintenance of grease traps and interceptors used by Food Service Establishments (FSE’s): Schedule and perform site visits and inspections of FSE’s Conduct routine physical inspections of premises to ascertain the need for installation of or maintenance on FOG reduction/elimination equipment Develop educational materials to distribute to FSE’s on proper maintenance and operation of FOG Assist with review of building plans and permit application documents for new FSE’s to ensure proper design of FOG management systems Administer a maintenance and inspection program for businesses and privately owned stormwater systems that connect to the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4): Develop and maintain an inventory of local businesses and privately owned stormwater facilities Conduct inspections and related enforcement for regulatory compliance of privately owned and local businesses that connect to the City’s MS4 that meets the requirements of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit Reliable and regular attendance is required Other duties as assigned. Contacts and Relationships This position has frequent contact with state, county, and municipal government officials, outside consultants, and other business-related individuals or agencies. Will have contact with other Public Works employees, contractors, other City personnel, and the public. These contacts involve a wide variety and range of purpose, including the need to provide or collect information, coordinate projects or activities, or solve or negotiate solutions to problems. Communication may be either by telephone, in person or through written message. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces and on ladders, inclines, and in noisy work areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to walk in or around construction sites and may encounter hazards such as open ditches, vaults, manholes, heavy machinery, hazardous gases, excessive noise, and vehicle traffic. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties. Attendance at evening or weekend meetings or other off-duty events may be required. May be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours, or on scheduled days off. Telecommuting within Washington state is permitted at the supervisor’s discretion in accordance with City policy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Phase II NPDES Municipal Permit; federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations related to regulatory compliance; Port Orchard Municipal Codes relating to inspection and enforcement for water, sewer and stormwater utilities; the Uniform Plumbing Code as it applies to Cross Connection Control and fats, oil, and grease reduction and abatement; and the Washington Administrative Code as it applies to cross connection control, sanitary sewer regulations, and stormwater management.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and plans; work independently with limited oversight; manage several tasks and/or projects concurrently; communicate effectively with business owners, city staff, consultants, and the public tactfully and courteously; operate office equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and specialized engineering software programs; operate monitoring and sampling equipment utilized in stormwater monitoring, sewer monitoring and drinking water sampling; give attention to detail through excellent written and verbal communication skills; perform field work in all weather conditions or settings while utilizing safe work practices; and establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• High school graduation or GED
• Two (2) years of experience working with any combination of surface water management, wastewater management, municipal water management, or relevant related programs.
• Valid driver’s license required upon hire.
• Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver’s license in accordance with state law.
• Must possess or be able to acquire Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within three (3) months of employment and FOG inspection and confined space entry training within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• An associates or bachelor’s degree with major course work in the physical or environmental sciences, or a closely related area
• Experience developing or implementing enforceable mechanisms for code compliance is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the City’s Cross Connection Control Program: Notify customers utilizing backflow assemblies of annual inspections, Collect annual Cross Connection inspection data from any water customer utilizing backflow prevention devices, Enter testing results into database, Ensure compliance with regulations per WAC and U.P.C., Conduct routine physical inspections of premises to ascertain the need for cross connection control, Write procedural documents for backflow and cross connection enforcement, Assist with review of plans and permit application documents for compliance with backflow and cross connection needs, Coordinate with Utility Billing to review, add and code accounts correctly, Prepare annual report as required by WAC
• Administer a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program that reduces the risks of unnecessary blockages to municipal sanitary sewer system due to improper practices or improper maintenance of grease traps and interceptors used by Food Service Establishments (FSE’s): Schedule and perform site visits and inspections of FSE’s, Conduct routine physical inspections of premises to ascertain the need for installation of or maintenance on FOG reduction/elimination equipment, Develop educational materials to distribute to FSE’s on proper maintenance and operation of FOG, Assist with review of building plans and permit application documents for new FSE’s to ensure proper design of FOG management systems
• Administer a maintenance and inspection program for businesses and privately owned stormwater systems that connect to the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4): Develop and maintain an inventory of local businesses and privately owned stormwater facilities, Conduct inspections and related enforcement for regulatory compliance of privately owned and local businesses that connect to the City’s MS4 that meets the requirements of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit
• Reliable and regular attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• HRA VEBA account may also be provided
• Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation
• 11 paid holidays
• up to 2 personal holidays annually
• Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.
• Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED