Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist I/II (Multi-Level Posting)

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I ($72,467.20- $101,088.00)

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
• Mathematics and data analysis
• Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
• Inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
• Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly

Ability to:

• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
• Inspect hauled waste facilities
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
• Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner 
• Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences 
• Learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities
• Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
• Prepare accurate and complete reports
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience 
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education, Certifications, and Licenses: B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid Driver’s license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist II

Knowledge of:

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
• Mathematics, including algebra, and data analysis
• Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, and regulatory control
• Knowledge of federal pretreatment regulations
• Inspection strategies of basic to complex industrial and commercial facilities
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Reading, interpreting, and applying federal, local, and state environmental regulations (e.g., NDPES, Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, etc.)
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply compliance related documents, regulations, and reports
• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Read, interpret and apply regulations to complex facilities
• Familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
• Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly

Ability to:

• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program Implementation procedures
• Applying pretreatment procedures and program work including applying permit requirements, evaluating compliance, performing inspections, and applying enforcement in accordance with an enforcement response plan
• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses).
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather
• Understand and follow piping, identify and understand manufacturing equipment and pre-treatment processes and equipment
• Enter commercial and industrial facilities of any level of complexity and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner 
• Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
• Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
• Collect and handle samples in accordance with 40 CFR 136 and Metro procedures and protocols.   While inspecting facilities, visually observe sampling and determine conformance with permit requirements
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Identify hazardous waste handling and industrial processes.
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and coordinate work tasks
• Prepare accurate and complete reports
• De-escalate contentious situations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience 
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education, Certifications, and Licenses
B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field.  A valid driver license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Typical Work Environment   
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;  Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals;   Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces
 
Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination
 
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs
 
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing

Salary : $72,467 - $117,915