IP Sector Investigator I/II (Multi-Level Posting)

Metro Water Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery is seeking an IP Sector Investigator II to perform investigations, inspections, and compliance activities under the IPP. The role emphasizes regulatory understanding, data collection, and reporting to protect water resources.

The position requires driving a metro vehicle, knowledge of industrial practices, and the ability to work with diverse facilities and stakeholders in the service area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general science principles (biology/chemistry).
• Proficiency in data analysis and MS Office.
• Understanding of regulatory and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations and inspections at industrial and commercial facilities.
• Prepare accurate enforcement and compliance documents.
• Collaborate with the Industrial Pretreatment Manager and teams.

Skills

General science

Data analysis

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental physics, chemistry

Job description

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

IP Sector Investigator I ($30.47 - $42.50 Hourly)

Performs a variety of tasks including field survey, surveillance, investigation, assessment, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on sectors within the range of industrial and commercial users. With direction, the position applies regulations to conduct surveys, investigations, reviews records, evaluates facility compliance, and prepares enforcement documents. Works under the direction of the Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

IP Sector Investigator II ($32.91 - $45.90 Hourly)

Performs a variety of tasks including field survey, surveillance, investigation, assessment, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on sectors within the range of industrial and commercial users. With direction, the position applies regulations to conduct surveys, investigations, reviews records, evaluates facility compliance, and prepares enforcement documents. Works under the direction of the Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Examples of Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.

IP Sector Investigator I

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles
• Mathematics and data analysis
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Data collection
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, regulatory and technical documents
• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
• Leveraging diverse modes of communication to optimize the effective exchange of ideas and information
• 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
• Learn industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
• Learn to inspect industrial and commercial facilities
• Inspect commercial receiving stations
• 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 (safety 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 basic manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities.
• Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes.
• Become familiar with sampling techniques 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

Must possess a valid driver's license. Associates engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field desired. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

IP Sector Investigator II

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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:

• Performing investigations
• Data collection
• 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.
• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
• Leveraging diverse modes of communication to optimize the effective exchange of ideas and information
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly.
• Preparation of reports for state and federal regulatory agencies as well as Metro Management
• Hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes

Ability to:

• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program Implementation procedures
• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
• Applying pretreatment procedures and program work including applying sector control mechanism requirements, evaluating compliance, performing inspections, and applying enforcement in accordance with an enforcement response plan.
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather.
• 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 (safety 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
• Support the collection and handling of samples in accordance with 40 CFR 136 and Metro procedures and protocols.
• While inspecting facilities, visually observe sampling and determine conformance with sector control program requirements.
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• 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
• Continuously improve personal work processes and performance
• Mentor less-experienced IPP staff members

Education

Must possess a valid driver's license. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field desired. 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 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