Pretreatment Specialist

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

TMRS with 2:1 City match

Disability insurance

Holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid 2

Paid parental leave

Longevity pay

Résumé du poste

City of Victoria TX is seeking a qualified Inspector for Industrial Pretreatment and stormwater compliance. The role focuses on inspections, sample collection, and analysis, while ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Strong communication and organization are essential for serving the public and maintaining records. The position requires a degree or equivalent experience, a Texas driver’s license, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• One year experience in sample collection/analysis.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations in industrial pretreatment, fats, oil and grease, backflow, and stormwater compliance.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of graphics, dimensional drawings, and plumbing details; knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Mathematical computation used to figure biological formulas and interpret analysis of water and wastewater samples.
• Reading and interpreting work orders and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain professional relationships.

Responsabilités

• Perform inspections of industrial and commercial establishments and prepare reports.
• Respond to permit questions and requirements.
• Collect water/wastewater samples and perform analyses.
• Maintain records as required.
• Issue notification of non-compliance and set time limits for compliance.
• Disseminate information on pretreatment, FO G, and stormwater compliance.
• Investigate complaints and deliver courteous public service.
• Follow safety rules and use field equipment properly.
• Prepare reports accurately and timely.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Formation

Associate's degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 years experience

Outils

Laboratory equipment

Water/wastewater testing tools

Computers and software

Description du poste

Job Summary

Performs inspections of industrial and commercial establishments to assure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Performs various Public Works Department customer service-related duties.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs industrial and commercial inspections. Completes inspection reports.
• Responds to industrial and commercial user questions and permit requirements.
• Collects water/wastewater samples, prepares for laboratory analysis. Performs a wide variety of analyses of water and wastewater.
• Maintains records as required.
• Issues notification of non-compliance including setting time limits for compliance.
• Disseminates information on types of pretreatment and other methods of compliance.
• Investigates complaints.
• Delivers exceptional customer service while managing compliance for Industrial Pretreatment, Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program, backflow prevention and stormwater pollution prevention.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules.
• Utilise sample equipment and field equipment.
• Prepare reports accurately and timely.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
• Presents a courteous and professional manner in all public interactions.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment and throughout the city at utility treatment facilities and work sites. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, noxious fumes and odors, electrical and traffic hazards, and inclement weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces, climb in and out of trenches, and lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Fine manipulation with hands and fingers to prepare samples.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field OR High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• One (1) year experience in sample collection/analysis.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations in industrial pretreatment, fats, oil and grease, backflow, and stormwater compliance.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of graphics, dimensional drawings, and plumbing details. Knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Mathematical computation used to figure biological formulas and interpret analysis of water and wastewater samples.
• Reading and interpreting work orders and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain professional relationships.

Preferred Skills

• Class C Wastewater Certification.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector Certification.

Experience substitution: Three (3) years of experience in wastewater pretreatment or stormwater compliance may be substituted for the Class C Certification or Certified Stormwater Inspector Certification.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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01

Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have one year of sample collection/analysis experience?

• Yes
• No

05

How critical is safety and efficiency in a work environment?

• Both safety and efficiency are equally important, and I try to balance them in my work.
• Safety is my top priority, but I also strive for efficiency without compromising safety.
• Efficiency is more important to me, though I try to consider safety when possible.
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