Pretreatment Prog Specialist I

Posting number: 26-00230

Department: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Division: ES - INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT

Job classification: Pretreatment Prog Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

This requisition expires on July 14, 2026 but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for implementing the industrial and commercial user wastewater monitoring, inspection, and reporting requirements of the Industrial Pretreatment Program and assisting with other environmental compliance requirements.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
DUTIES

• Inspect commercial and industrial facilities for compliance with various ordinances and requirements; prepare reports on inspection findings.
• Issue enforcement actions and citations for instances of environmental non-compliance, as required. 
• Assist with executing special projects to support investigations, local limit development, and plant operations, as assigned.
• Perform water and wastewater sample collection and analysis through required scheduled and unscheduled monitoring events in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and with regulatory requirements.
• Review and enter data into compliance tracking software from monitoring events; report possible violations or unusual test results for additional review.
• Receive and review reports from commercial and industrial wastewater users.
• Maintain investigation/inspection history in appropriate electronic platforms; maintain all other hardcopy and softcopy documents in appropriate repositories.
• Maintain and operate monitoring equipment; notify leadership if issues arise with equipment accuracy.
• Assist in presenting public information and outreach including, but not limited to, industrial and commercial wastewater pretreatment and disposal, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct investigations in response to complaints; meet with appropriate internal stakeholders to determine the best course of action regarding the investigation and response to complainant, if needed.
• Draft and review Industrial and Commercial Wastewater Discharge Permits.
• Complete industrial stormwater inspections and report findings to stakeholders for correction, if needed.
• Follow and occasionally submit recommendations for changes to SOPs.
• Monitor inventory and make purchasing recommendations when necessary.
• Periodically reviews internal files for accuracy. 
• Prepare reports, as required.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent; and,
• Three (3) years’ experience in wastewater treatment, environmental regulation, or related field,

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
• Skill in problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement City Ordinances related to wastewater pretreatment and disposal.
• Ability to understand the technical and mechanical aspects of water and wastewater sample collection and analysis.