What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Pretreatment Inspector position at City of Flagstaff?
Description
The City of Flagstaff is seeking an Industrial Pretreatment Inspector to support and enforce the City’s water and wastewater codes. This role performs a variety of technical field and office duties, including inspections, sampling, compliance evaluations, and customer outreach across industrial pretreatment, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, and FOG programs. The ideal candidate brings specialized knowledge of wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and sampling techniques, and is comfortable working independently in diverse and sometimes hazardous environments while maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes Best-in-class Benefits And An Annual Salary Of $49,608.00 - $74,422.40, Based On The Candidate's Qualifications And Experience. Plus:
The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre– or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click here
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Please indicate your highest level of education.
What is your highest level of education in Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Water Management, Environmental Engineering, or in a related field?
How many years of professional experience in water or sewer utility experience do you have?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
How many years of experience do you have in any of the flowing areas: general inspections, plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, cross connection programs, stormwater inspections, laboratory work, flow monitoring or sampling.
Which of the following do you have experience with? Select all that apply.
What certifications do you currently hold related to water/wastewater operations, backflow prevention, or environmental compliance? Select all that apply.
How many years of experience do you have enforcing rules, policies, codes, etc.?
This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. This position is budgeted for the following range: $23.85-$29.82. Are you okay with that pay range?
The City of Flagstaff is seeking an Industrial Pretreatment Inspector to support and enforce the City’s water and wastewater codes. This role performs a variety of technical field and office duties, including inspections, sampling, compliance evaluations, and customer outreach across industrial pretreatment, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, and FOG programs. The ideal candidate brings specialized knowledge of wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and sampling techniques, and is comfortable working independently in diverse and sometimes hazardous environments while maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Position Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Inspects industrial and commercial operations such as restaurants, laundries, gas stations, and manufacturers to ensure compliance with ordinances and permit requirements governing the discharge of non-residential waste
- Inspects commercial operations for proper cross connection controls and backflow prevention to ensure the integrity of the city's drinking water
- Inspects and monitors various construction projects for compliance with backflow prevention devices, grease interceptors, proper waste disposals, and water usage
- Field verifies correct installations for backflows and interceptors for certificate of occupancy process
- Inspects the dimensions, operations, and maintenance of floor drains, sand, grease, and lint traps, settling tanks, clarifiers, neutralizing tanks, grease removal equipment, and other equipment used in the treatment, disposal, and control of industrial and commercial liquid waste
- Inspects restaurants and interceptors for food service industry, including assuring compliance of interceptors for the city approved Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) manual
- Engages in public outreach related to the cross-connection program, industrial pretreatment program and Fats, Oils and Grease programs to customers
- Attends staff meetings regularly to maintain consistent enforcement procedures and policy updates
- Conducts field tests and sampling events at permitted industries, treatment plants, and other commercial entities to ensure non-contamination of the city's wastewater collection and treatment systems, including pH, flow volumes, alkalinity, maintenance of sampling equipment, proper chain of custody handling, etc.
- Responsible for the proper and accurate record keeping of activities, files, and software databases for FOG, pretreatment, and backflows relating to local & federal code compliance and enforcement
- Uses gas detection equipment to determine oxygen content and whether potentially explosive gases may be present in confined spaces or sewers
- Works with industrial and commercial representatives in reviewing technical and regulatory issues regarding noncompliance
- Issues warning letters, under the authority of the council approved Enforcement Response Plan to address noncompliance issues that have an immediate impact to the city’s water distribution system, city wastewater collection system and FOG program
- Oversees plans and actions taken by industries and businesses to achieve and/or maintain compliance with local, state, or federal limits
- In conjunction with the Industrial Pretreatment Supervisor, reviews field inspection reports and monitors data to determine if further compliance action against industry is warranted and whether referral to the City Attorney, state, or federal agency is necessary
- Evaluates the need for industrial and commercial discharge wastewater pretreatment permits, and enforces the provisions of such permits
- Performs backflow testing and minor repairs to Water Services owned backflow devices
- Acts as a backup backflow tester for Water Distribution temporary meter and backflow setups
- Works with Wastewater Collection crews to investigate sewer blockages, grease build-up and similar issues
- Reviews plans for new developments or tenant improvements with respect to pre-treatment and cross-connection control compliance, as assigned by the Industrial Pretreatment Supervisor
- Attends workshops, certification courses, and technical group meetings for continuing education and networking with other inspectors
- Safely operates a city vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of water or sewer utility experience
- Two (2) years of experience in any of the following area: general inspections, plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, cross connection programs, stormwater inspections, laboratory work, flow monitoring or sampling
- A valid driver’s license
- A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, such as Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Water Management, or Environmental Engineering, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the full-time experience requirements. Minimum requirements such as driver's license may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.
- Experience directly relating to a significant industrial user inspection, backflow prevention, cross connection control, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) and ground water quality control programs
- Grade 2 Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, or Water Distribution Operator Certifications by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
- Cross-Connection Specialist certification
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
- Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
- Must obtain AWWA, ABPA, or ASSE certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester within one year of employment.
- Must obtain a Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within one (1) year of hire
- Ability and willingness to be available for on-call weekend, holiday, and evening work as dictated by work projects and staffing requirements
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes Best-in-class Benefits And An Annual Salary Of $49,608.00 - $74,422.40, Based On The Candidate's Qualifications And Experience. Plus:
- Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
- Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
- Deferred Compensation Options
- Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
- Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
- 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
- First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Employer Assistance Program
- Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
- Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers
The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre– or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click here
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Please indicate your highest level of education.
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s degree or 60 college credits
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or higher
- I do not have any educational degrees
What is your highest level of education in Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Water Management, Environmental Engineering, or in a related field?
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s degree or 60 college credits
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or higher
- I do not have a degree in any of the fields listed or in a related field.
How many years of professional experience in water or sewer utility experience do you have?
- None
- Zero to less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two or more years
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in any of the flowing areas: general inspections, plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, cross connection programs, stormwater inspections, laboratory work, flow monitoring or sampling.
- Less than one year of experience
- One to less than two years of experience
- Two or more years of experience
- I don't have any experience in any of the following areas
Which of the following do you have experience with? Select all that apply.
- Industrial pretreatment inspection
- Wastewater sampling equipment
- Backflow testing
- General inspections
- Plumbing work
- Laboratory testing
- Safe handling of chemicals
- Reading construction or building plans
- Understanding and adhering to code, policy, and/or permit language
What certifications do you currently hold related to water/wastewater operations, backflow prevention, or environmental compliance? Select all that apply.
- Backflow tester
- Backflow repairer
- Cross- Connection Specialist
- Wastewater Treatment Operator license
- Wastewater Collections Operator license
- Water Distribution Operator license
- Sacramento OWP Pretreatment Facility Inspection course
- Plumber apprentice or license
- MS4 Inspector
How many years of experience do you have enforcing rules, policies, codes, etc.?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to two years
- Three to four years
- Five or more years
This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. This position is budgeted for the following range: $23.85-$29.82. Are you okay with that pay range?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $49,608 - $74,422