Senior Wastewater Treatment/Pre-Treatment Plant Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:

An employee in this position performs complex, technical work including the monitoring of industrial wastes and domestic wastewaters from partner entities tributary to wastewater facilities in Harnett County. This includes taking water samples; analyzing samples; evaluating and reporting sample analysis results; monitoring legal requirements; preparing required reports; monitoring discharges; reducing harmful elements in those discharges; monitoring odors; and identifying strategies to reduce related costs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
            

• Manages and oversees septage haulers and discharges to WWTP.
• Handles odor control activities for sewer lift stations; maintains chemical inventory; works on feed pumps; and handles odor complaints.
• Manages the Industrial Pretreatment Program for Harnett County, including permit issuance and compliance, industrial inspections. Maintains Headworks and Allocation Table.
• Sets up sampling systems to monitor compliance; communicates with industries concerning compliance/non-compliance; inspects industrial sites; maintains records; and analyzes program results.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.
• Recommends program changes; monitors and records data for remediation sites.
• Coordinates laboratory analysis for pretreatment sample analysis; inspects results; and generates information for surcharging when necessary.
• Interprets laboratory tests; prepares reports; and enforces response plan, Sewer Use Ordinance and Fats, Oil and Grease Ordinance.
• Consults with, informs, and advises industrial officials about controls to be uses, defects found, or changes in treatment process.
• Participates in updating ordinances, policies, and practices; calculates charges for exceeding permitted limits.
• Calculates industrial permits using micro-computer; communicates with industries; monitors industry performance in meeting permitted levels; and assesses fines for non-compliance.
• Manages County Fats, oil and grease control program; works with restaurants to implement program; inspects grease traps; and advises restaurants regarding program.
• Sample partner entities for compliance and surcharges for high strength wastes.
• Assists in training new or less experienced staff.
• Performs special research, projects, or programs for the work unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• High school diploma with courses in environmental science or a related field;
• Four (4) years of experience working in treatment plant operations;
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Possession of a NC Wastewater Operations Grade III Level Certification.
• Possession of a NC Pretreatment Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Possession of a NC Collections Certification desired.
• Possession of a NC Lab Certification desired.
• Possession of a NC Physical/Chemical Certification desired.
• Possess and retain valid NC driver’s License

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations and water/wastewater standards relating to the operations of an environmental laboratory.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques and laboratory test development procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and processes of water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervising, training, evaluating personnel, and budget administration.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of complex technical records and reports.
• Skill in utilizing equipment used in laboratory analyses.
• Skill in researching.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in using, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform medium work frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.  This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking.  An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze data, work with color, determine accuracy or observe situations, operate equipment, and inspect for defects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
            
The employee may be subject to hazards at plants, restaurants, and other sites and is exposed to various elements, chemicals, grease, odors, and job-related potential hazards.

Salary : $56,928