Pretreatment Coordinator

JOB

Under occasional supervision, coordinates and implements the pre-treatment program for industrial sewer discharges as mandated by state and federal regulatory agencies. Performs sampling, inspection and enforcement duties, and prepares related records and reports. Performs related professional, administrative and technical work as required. Reports to the Director, Public Service Authority and has 2 direct reports, Pretreatment Field Technician and C.M.OM. Field Technician.

Reviews monthly self-monitoring reports submitted by participating industries; enters test data into computer database; determines compliance of industries with federal, state and local regulations; issues notices of violation and levies fines as necessary.

Conducts site inspections to determine compliance.

Collects samples of industrial discharge for pollutant testing; evaluates chemical toxicity of pollutant to treatment process; conducts tests to determine quantity of pollutants the pre-treatment process can handle.

Prepares and issues industrial user permits.

Prepares and submits quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to the Department of Health and Environmental Control concerning industrial user compliance status.

Coordinates and conducts special analyses and studies as assigned.

Educates industrial representatives concerning the requirements of the pre-treatment program and related permits.

Calibrates electronic devices used to measure flow rate; programs samplers for monitoring industrial discharge.

Creates and maintains databases to analyze historical data submitted by industries; creates and maintains various forms for reporting.

Coordinates and reviews the work of the Pre-treatment Field Technician; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.

Maintains assigned vehicle, equipment and tools.

Represents the department at meetings, conferences, and seminars concerned with industrial pretreatment and wastewater analysis and treatment.

Maintains knowledge of current and changing regulations affecting program operations.

Performs general administrative / office work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, etc.

Receives and reviews various records and reports including laboratory reports, permits, regulatory amendments, industrial user process surveys, correspondence, etc.

Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, including laboratory reports, regulatory monitoring reports, field testing results, historical data reports, violation notices, inspection reports, and various other records, reports, memos and correspondence.

Refers to policy and procedure manuals, laws and regulations, safety manuals, safety sheets, technical reports and texts, computer manuals, equipment manuals, trade journals, etc.

Operates a vehicle and various office equipment including a computer, printer, copier, calculator, fax machine, and telephone; operates laboratory equipment, including but not limited to sampling equipment, dissolved oxygen meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, open channel flow meters, atmospheric monitor, etc.

Uses laboratory instruments and supplies, man hole puller, gauges, chemicals, clerical and computer supplies, various hand tools, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other division/department supervisors and employees, other County personnel, regulatory and other government agencies, sales representatives, industry representatives, customers, consultants, and the general public. Maintains wastewater testing manual in accordance with DHEC requirements.

Assists other plant staff with duties as required, including laboratory analysis of wastewater.

Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry or related field supplemented by three to four years of responsible experience in environmental laboratory operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must possess Class “A” biological operator certification.