Environmental Technician - I, II, or Senior

Toho Water Authority; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Toho Water Authority in Kissimmee, FL is seeking an Inspector to oversee and enforce pretreatment programs at wastewater facilities. The role involves inspecting FOG interceptors, reviewing industrial pretreatment systems for permit compliance, collecting samples, and preparing reports for enforcement.

Responsibilities include coordinating sampling events, maintaining equipment, reviewing records, communicating with customers, and participating in trainings to obtain FOG and industrial

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience.
• Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License, upon hire.
• As a condition of employment, must obtain FOG level certification within six months of hire.
• As a condition of employment, must obtain an Industrial Pretreatment Class C certification within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspections of grease and oil interceptors and industrial pretreatment facilities; creating and submitting monthly inspection reports; and assigning violation notices for non-compliance.
• Samples industrial dischargers by arranging sampling events; transporting sampling equipment; calibrating equipment and pH meters; submitting samplings; and maintaining equipment.
• Performs general office duties by reviewing commercial sites in coordination with Toho Water Authority Private Development and Construction Inspectors; maintaining records; receiving and submitting records and reports; research and record sewer use resolution; and reviewing and assisting in the development of industrial pretreatment permits.
• Attends meetings and communicates with customers, plumbers, industrial pretreatment facilities, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Conducts training by obtaining FOG level certification, pretreatment associations 'C' level certification, and field sampling certification; and biannual workshops.
• Participates on special projects related to the industry as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to oversee and enforce pretreatment programs for wastewater treatment plants. This is accomplished by inspecting fats, oil and grease (FOG) interceptors; inspecting industrial pretreatment systems for compliance with permits and regulations; collecting compliance samples per SOPs; and preparing reports for compliance and enforcement. Other duties related to FOG include reviewing pretreatment systems; creating routine inspection reports; communicating with customers; conducting business investigations; completing special assignments; and educating customers on management practices.

1. Performs inspections of grease and oil interceptors and industrial pretreatment facilities; creating and submitting monthly inspection reports; and assigning violation notices for non-compliance.

2. Samples industrial dischargers by arranging sampling events; transporting sampling equipment; calibrating equipment and pH meters; submitting samplings; and maintaining equipment. Sampling will be in accordance with Toho Water Authority SOPs. Requires coordination with inside and outside labs.

3. Performs general office duties by reviewing commercial sites in coordination with Toho Water Authority Private Development and Construction Inspectors; maintaining records; receiving and submitting records and reports; research and record sewer use resolution; and reviewing and assisting in the development of industrial pretreatment permits.

4. Attends meetings and communicates with customers, plumbers, industrial pretreatment facilities, contractors, and internal and external customers.

5. Conducts training by obtaining FOG level certification, pretreatment associations "C" level certification, and field sampling certification; and biannual workshops.

6. Participates on special projects related to the industry as required.

7. All other duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

2. Minimum of one-year relevant experience.

3. Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

4. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License, upon hire.

5. As a condition of employment, must obtain FOG level certification within six months of hire.

6. As a condition of employment, must obtain an Industrial Pretreatment Class C certification within twelve months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.