Industrial Pretreatment Inspector

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as an Industrial Pretreatment Inspector, working with the Department of Utilities Wastewater Pretreatment Division. This ideal candidate will be responsible to inspect and review industrial facilities discharging wastewater to the City's collection system.

Under basic supervision, performs technical work in the inspection and sampling of industrial and commercial waste discharges to assure compliance with Utilities Department discharge permits. Prepares inspection reports and compliance documents and participates in enforcement actions and compliance hearings. Also participates in public outreach and education activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects industrial facilities discharging wastewater to the City's collection system; documents changes in industrial processes, and determines compliance with environmental regulations, codes, and permits.
• Monitors industrial wastewater discharges, using standard sampling methods to determine compliance with Federal and State environmental regulations, and City policies, procedures and standards.
• Cleans, maintains, calibrates and operates equipment used for metering, sampling and analyzing industrial wastewater discharges.
• Reviews industrial discharge analytical data, documents findings, prepares inspection reports and letter to regulated commercial and industrial users regarding inspections, instances of noncompliance with local pretreatment requirements, and necessary corrections.
• Maintains files of inspection reports, sampling reports, chain of custody and compliance records, analytical data, correspondence and case files.
• Collects industrial user data, calculates cost of treating industrial discharges, and generates billing as required for Industrial Cost Recovery.
• Identifies and diagnoses compliance problems, discusses scope and attributes of problems with staff and management, and recommends procedural changes to correct problems.
• Assists in the preparation of enforcement actions for noncompliance with discharge regulations and reporting requirements; including notices of violation and official correspondence.
• Reviews construction plans to assure compliance with the City's pretreatment program requirements; monitors construction projects, and verifies compliance to plans.
• Conducts public outreach and education activities.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the Yuma Way, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of W/WW operations experience including pretreatment program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. College coursework in chemistry, biology, and W/WW technology is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Proprietary software applications.
• Practices, methods, materials, tools and instrumentation used in the inspection and sampling procedures for wastewater pretreatment programs.
• Federal, State and local environmental regulations, safety standards, and sampling protocols, including United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Yuma City Code, City of Yuma Utility Regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws, rules, and requirements governing the pretreatment of industrial wastewater.
• Industrial processes and the effect of industrial chemicals on wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and the environment.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions in industrial facilities wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.

Skill in:

• Customer Service.
• Interpreting environmental regulations.
• Using automatic sampling equipment and standard sampling methods to determine compliance with Federal and state environmental rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Inspecting industrial facilities to evaluate compliance with local discharge permit standards.
• Conducting field tests for pH toxicity, and hazardous atmospheres to determine means of controlling and eliminating hazards.
• Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
• Following, promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Wastewater Operator's Grade 1 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is required within 12 months of hire. Completion of the Pretreatment Facility Inspection, Field Study Training Program from California State University, Sacramento is required within 6 months of hire. May require Backflow and Cross Connection Certification, as needed, to perform duties in this classification. Additional technical training and certifications may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed on location at industrial facilities, with moderate physical requirements, and strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards including extreme weather conditions, dangerous gases, dangerous chemicals, biological hazards, confined spaces, and dangerous tools and equipment.