Operator C - Pretreatment Coordinator

GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical duties involved in a computerized process and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None generally.  May serve as a lead worker over lower-level operators and/or maintenance workers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the wastewater treatment plant; Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; Charts lab tests results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; Gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required.  Monitors effluent quality.
• Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
• Assures that plant operates within required standards.
• Contains and disposes of hazardous wastes generated by the lab.
• Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other waste monitoring equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Administer the Industrial Pretreatment Program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.  
• Inspect and monitor permitted industrial users for compliance with discharge permits.  
• Prepare and issue industrial wastewater discharge permits and track permit renewals.  
• Conduct routine and non-routine facility inspections and sampling.  
• Review and evaluate self-monitoring reports submitted by industries.  
• Investigate and respond to non-compliance, illicit discharges, and spills.  
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and prepare compliance reports for regulatory agencies.  
• Coordinate with laboratories for sample analysis and chain-of-custody documentation.  
• Maintain and calibrate sampling and monitoring equipment.   
• Educate businesses, industries, and the public on best management practices and pretreatment requirements.  
• Assist in enforcement actions including issuance of Notices of Violation (NOVs) and administrative orders.  
• Attend regulatory training and stay current with pretreatment regulations and requirements.  
• Participate in audits by EPA or state regulatory agencies.   
• May supervise or train field staff or environmental technicians.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the wastewater treatment plant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A)High school diploma or GED equivalent, and supplemented by two (2)
                        years post secondary college or technical training in biology,
                        environmental science chemistry, or a closely related field, and
(B)Two (2) years of experience in a water utility, or
(C)Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
(D) Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Water/Wastewater Technology, or a related field preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A)Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and
                        procedures used in wastewater treatment collection systems; working
                        knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices;
(B)Skill in operation of the tools and equipment utilized in a wastewater
                        treatment plant.
(C)Ability to perform process control calculations; Ability to work safely;
                        Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to
                        establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
                        other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out
                        written and oral instructions.
•Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, 40 CFR Part 403, and state-specific pretreatment rules.
•Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations and technical standards.
•Skilled in sample collection, chemical handling, and laboratory procedures.
•Proficient in technical writing and report preparation.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
•Proficient in performing wastewater laboratory tests per Standard Methods

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State Driver’s license, or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum certification as a “C” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk; hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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