Industrial Investigator (Pretreatment)

NCSL International; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

WSSC Water is seeking an Industrial Investigator to conduct complex field inspections, investigations, and monitoring related to the Pretreatment program. The role involves enforcing regulations, collecting samples, reviewing permits, and coordinating with agencies and industry reps.

Responsibilities include compiling data, preparing technical records, and supporting court actions. Requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework or equivalent experience, plus valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree including 2+ years of chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, law enforcement, construction management/design or related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of industrial investigator (pretreatment) / environmental regulatory compliance / plumbing inspection experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliance reports under local, state and federal regulations.
• Perform field inspections and investigations of industrial waste discharges.
• Issue enforcement actions including notices of violation and civil citations.
• Collect samples from industries, treatment plants, and sewer trunk lines.
• Consult with laboratories and data management personnel on sampling and testing.
• Maintain and update database files; review permit applications and issue permits to industrial users.
• Attend court hearings in support of enforcement actions.
• Review and interpret wastewater regulations and industry self-monitoring data.

Skills

Industrial waste control

Environmental regulations

Enforcement abilities

Report writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework

High School diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Job description

The Industrial Investigator performs complex field inspections, investigations, monitoring of industrial waste discharges, and other duties relative to the operations and compliance functions of WSSC Water’s Industrial Discharge Control (Pretreatment) program.

• Prepares compliance reports as required under local, state and federal regulations and agreements
• Performs field inspections and investigations related to industrial waste discharges into the Commission’s sewage system to locate possible violations and ensure compliance with pollution control standards and regulations
• Issues enforcement actions including notices of violation, civil citations, and directives to violators of regulations
• Collects samples for monitoring activities from industries, treatment plants, and sewer trunk lines
• Contacts representatives of industrial and commercial organizations, federal and state agencies, and other Commission offices to discuss discharge issues, make recommendations for solutions, and to explain various aspects of the Pollution Control Program
• Compiles and evaluates field and laboratory data for the preparation of technical records and reports
• Performs maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of sampling equipment
• Reviews discharge authorization permit applications for industrial users and waste haulers
• Prepares and issues discharge authorization permits to industrial users and waste haulers
• Reviews and interprets industry self-monitoring data
• Determines industrial user compliance status based on inspections, investigations, sampling, and report reviews
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
• Reviews and interprets Federal, state, and local wastewater regulations
• Performs special studies and conducts surveys as necessary
• Prepares correspondence and reports (internal and external) in support of program needs
• Attends court hearings in support of enforcement actions
• Consults with laboratory and data management personnel in regard to sampling, testing, and pollution control information
• Maintains accuracy of database files through updating and creating records
• Reviews design and construction plans for installation of pretreatment technologies
• Serves in the capacity of the supervisor, industrial investigations during supervisor absences
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial waste control, industrial wastewater treatment processes, and enforcement activities
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing or related to pretreatment, hazardous or toxic waste, and industrial waste sampling
• Ability to enforce pollution control laws, rules and regulations with firmness and impartiality
• Ability to interpret plans of industrial facilities and wastewater treatment facilities
• Ability to perform research and prepare reports
• Ability to deal effectively with government officials, industrial and commercial representatives, consultants, Commission employees, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use sound judgment, problem-solve, take initiative, and be resourceful
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, e.g., Word, Access, & Exce

• Bachelor’s degree including 2+ years of coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, law enforcement, construction management/design or related field

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
  4+ years of industrial investigator (pretreatment) / environmental regulatory compliance / plumbing inspection experience

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer