Permit Compliance Specialist - Wastewater

City of Pueblo; Pueblo (CO); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

City equipment and resources access

Résumé du poste

The City of Pueblo seeks a Permit Compliance Specialist to monitor industrial discharges, conduct inspections, collect samples, and prepare permits under 40 CFR 403. This role involves fieldwork, data entry, and collaboration with the pretreatment team.

Qualified applicants will hold a relevant degree and have experience with pretreatment programs, sampling protocols, and regulatory compliance. Overtime and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Engineering.
• Two years’ pretreatment/industrial waste program experience including permitting, inspections and enforcement.
• Must hold a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• Inspect industrial and commercial facilities to characterize waste streams and ensure compliance with permits.
• Draft and review permits in accordance with 40 CFR 403 and local regulations.
• Document findings and communicate with facilities; prepare referrals and enforcement documents as needed.
• Install and manage wastewater sampling equipment and collect grab and composite samples.
• Perform field tests (pH, sulfides, DO, temperature, chlorine) and assist with sewer billings.
• Maintain records, update databases, and support water quality monitoring programs.
• Provide information on regulations and assist in training opportunities.

Connaissances

40 CFR 403 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data management

Written and verbal communication

Reading construction drawings

Field sampling

Customer service

Vehicle operation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Engineering

Outils

Databases

Description du poste

The Permit Compliance Specialist is a non-exempt position that reports to the Pretreatment Manager. The Permit Compliance Specialist takes wastewater, water, groundwater, river and industrial samples, conducts routine inspections on commercial and industrial users, flow monitoring, and permit writing. Will collect other data related to wastewater and the pretreatment program and will assist with inputting data into a computer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects industrial and commercial facilities to characterize industrial activities and waste streams that may contribute pollutants to the POTW
• Inspects permitted facilities to determine compliance with City issued Wastewater Discharge Permits
• Document inspection findings, communicates with facilities regarding findings, provides recommendations to supervisor for review
• Installs and removes wastewater composite and discrete samplers in sanitary sewer manholes at various locations
• Fills out all documentation related to samples taken by samplers
• Performs field tests for pH, sulfides, DO, temperature, and chlorine
• Samples for high strength wastewater surcharges and assists with sewer billings
• May perform sampling after normal business hours
• Assists in determination and investigation of potential sources of various substances found in wastewater
• Reviews building plans relating to wastewater handling
• Places flow monitoring equipment in manholes or other flow related appurtenances
• Is field person for water quality monitoring (i.e. rivers, lakes, groundwater, etc.,)
• Is field support for the Water Reclamation Facility and Wastewater Engineering
• Will provide information on federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations and compliance issues
• Drafts comprehensive permits based on facility characterization/assessment and in compliance with 40 CFR 403 and local regulations – Permit categories include SIU permits, CIU permits, Zero Discharge permits, and General Discharge permits
• Incorporates technical information into permits such as the identification and application of federal categorical standards and/or local limitations, selection and inclusion of effluent limitations, establishment of locations and frequency of effluent monitoring, reporting and certification requirements, and general permit conditions
• Drafts fact sheets documenting basis for decisions and associated supporting documents
• Receives and tracks submittal of regulation and permit required reports
• Evaluates reports for timeliness and completeness and files reports appropriately
• Evaluates industrial user data, including self-monitoring data and City monitoring data, for compliance with permit limits
• Reviews and validates any data calculations for combined waste streams, loadings, or alternate limits
• Evaluates sample type, location, analytical methods, holding time, preservative, QA/QC, and chain of custody to determine validity of sample
• Identifies non-compliance with Wastewater Permits, City regulations, federal and state laws
• Recommends enforcement actions, drafts enforcement documents, tracks facility responses and responds accordingly
• Informs the manager appropriately of actions
• Documents all aspects of compliance evaluations and review including, but not limited to meetings, phone calls, inspections, and compliance determinations
• Maintains computerized databases, computer files, and paper files
• Complies with Industrial Pretreatment Program and the City records management requirements including proper management of confidential information
• Supports CORA requests
• Keeps informed of all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidance governing industrial waste discharges as well as monitoring and reporting requirements
• Identifies and participates in training opportunities to support job knowledge
• Performs other scientific and administrative tasks as assigned

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• May assist in Water Reclamation Facility laboratory
• May take soil samples from bio solids applications sites
• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds
• Walking and standing for extended time periods and climbing 2-3 flights of stairs and 6-8 steps on ladders
• Requires good hearing to communicate with the public and other staff members, hear audible alarms, and listen to equipment to detect possible problems
• The incumbent must be able to perform a full range of body movements and manual dexterity to inspect industrial and commercial facilities; remove and replace manhole covers; install and extract automatic samplers; collect grab samples from industrial/commercial processes, manholes, and surface waters; perform quantitative transfers of reagents and bulk sample aliquots; operate and adjust sampling and field analytical equipment; perform work on a computer; drive City vehicles; and perform other essential functions
• Visual acuity to carry out laboratory duties (including color vision), industrial inspections, and using motor vehicles to reach sampling sites

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of 40 CFR Part 403 regulatory, inspection and enforcement requirements
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working in databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
• Ability to complete forms and keep accurate records
• Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read and understand building construction drawings
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have the physical ability to climb, remove manhole covers, and enter confined spaces
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner
• Ability to perform sampling per 40 CFR Part 136 requirements
• Ability to use field testing equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Engineering.
• Two (2) years’ experience with pretreatment/industrial waste programs including permitting, inspections, enforcement, identifying, evaluating, interpreting, explaining environmental laws, rules and regulations applicable to implementation of pretreatment/industrial waste programs
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

• Eight (8) years of experience, as described above, may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHIN ONE YEAR:

• Complete a Pretreatment Facility Inspection Program
• Obtain a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class “D” Certification

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Individual may be exposed to noise, moving parts, heights, dangerous chemicals and conditions, damp areas, foul odors, cramped working places, severe weather conditions and confined spaces. The employee must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays. May be called back for emergency situations. Heavy lifting is required.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM:

Civil Service Exam: November 17, 2026 Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification

BENEFITS:

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet!Click on the Benefits hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.