Pollution Control Monitor, Sr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Posting expires : March 14, 2025

Salary range : $47,474 - $63,379

General Description and Classification Standards

Monitors and protects the public health and waters of the State, by inspection of wastewater and stormwater systems for the City of Atlanta. Inspects sites, structures or facilities to ensure proper compliance and reporting of sanitary sewer spills, monitors compliance, operation and maintenance of system facilities, and ensures proper cleanup and disposal of public health concerns. Assigns, coordinates, and supervises departmental personnel activities for the operations of the Water Reclamation Center, Water Quality Control Facilities, Combine Sewer Overflow Systems and the City's Pumping Stations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Inspects assets, easements, and right of ways related to sanitary sewer spills and compliance to ensure proper design, operations and maintenance of the sanitary system and to protect public health.
• Assists staff to remediate spill sites by removing debris and disinfecting areas to ensure proper cleanup and disposal of related sanitary debris.
• Completes service requests, work orders and make reports.
• Performs QA / QC checks in designated areas to ensure completion of inspections and accurate data entry.
• Maintains, tracks, and documents spill reports, weekly reports, and monthly reports. Inputs and updates work in progress mailings.
• Responds to sewer overflows in the City of Atlanta sewer collection system and assists spill response personnel on rotating on call after hours shifts.
• Prioritizes the workload and repair of equipment to ensure tasks can be completed efficiently. Evaluate safety issues related to work and equipment repair and ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Monitors historical problem sites due to precipitation through web sites and rain gauges throughout the City for site inspection and field actions.
• Locates, identifies and inspects asset issues. Locates new issues for correction.
• Monitors and protects the water ways of the State, by inspection of creeks and storm water drainage systems within the City of Atlanta.
• Attends meetings with modeling staff, IJ partners, gathers and disperses information from these meetings.
• Conducts color dye tests, sonar tests for flow and blockage results.
• Administers code enforcement of the Wastewater ordinance from field operative perspective and ensures ordinance compliance. Protects the City of Atlanta's domestic sanitary sewer system from illegal discharges.
• Performs enforcement actions, inspects, monitors, and tests sanitary sewer connections throughout the City of Atlanta and some surrounding municipalities to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal water pollution regulations.
• Requests quotes for equipment and supplies and submits purchasing paperwork for approval.
• Visits and inspects sites or facilities for customer satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules associated with environmental health.
• Completes performance evaluations for employees under supervision (committals, mid-cycle, and annual).
• Maintains valid driver's license and complies with City vehicle policies.
• Keeps and manages an inventory of equipment and supplies

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May allocate resources and make decisions for time management within organization guidelines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of time management; knowledge of construction practices and terminology; knowledge of wastewater terminology and practices; knowledge of the following Engineering disciplines :

Skill in operating a basic computer and software; skill in problem solving.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Licensures and Certifications

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job

Salary : $47,474 - $63,379