Water Utility Inspector - City of Bessemer
About The Position
The City of Bessemer is seeking experienced Water Utility Inspectors to inspect and verify the proper installation of water mains and related appurtenances by contractors and utility personnel in accordance with established specifications. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to help ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water. Water Utility Inspectors primarily work in the field performing on-site inspections.
Requirements
- Driver's license.
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Grade I Operator Certification.
- Experience reading maps to determine elevation and footage.
- Experience laying water mains.
Responsibilities
- Monitors the environmental safety program to include performing routine water-quality lab tests, ensuring clean drinking water or to ensure compliance with grease control regulations or industrial pretreatment systems.
- Administers and directs the environmental safety program, ensuring compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations.
- Inspects installation of water mains, pump stations, materials, instruments, grease control devices, and industrial pretreatment systems by contractors, plumbers, and utility employees in accordance with the required specifications including all applicable state and federal codes (e.g., ADEM, International Plumbing Code, and EPA) in order to ensure compliance and/or clean drinking water.
- Communicates with other departments and individuals through phone, radio, email, and memo to investigate complaints, to provide bidding information, and/or to complete project requirements.
- Reviews and prepares reports and procedures in order to communicate, document, or maintain information in order to comply with Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) or Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) regulations.
- Follows proper safety protocol in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and within mandated and appropriate work safety standards, to include using and wearing safety equipment in completion of work.
- Evaluates time required to complete projects and workload of staff members in order to establish accurate timelines and/or deadlines.
- Monitors progress on assignments at periodic intervals to ensure work is performed effectively and efficiently.
- Develops policies, procedures, future plans and goals regarding efficient operation of the grease control and industrial pretreatment programs, water delivery, continuous operation, future organizational needs and emergencies; may also develop and administer training.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
