Pretreatment Technician

The City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The City of Frederick seeks a Pretreatment Technician to assist with the Industrial Pretreatment and Fats, Oils and Grease programs. You will respond to emergencies within the DPW and support compliance inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Vehicle Operator’s license, DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, and wastewater certification. A safety‑sensitive role with potential for hybrid telework is described.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local pretreatment regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Safety standards and OSHA rules knowledge.
• Ability to communicate in English and follow instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with industrial compliance inspections.
• Assist in preparation of inspection reports and documentation.
• Enter data from industrial and laboratory reports.
• Perform sampling and monitoring of industries under the Pretreatment Program.
• Maintain and ensure pretreatment equipment and facilities are clean and functional.
• Support Wastewater Treatment operations as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

Vehicle Operator’s license

DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Temporary Wastewater Class 5A Certificate

Tools

SCADA (Citect)

PLCs

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package, including 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee and family) are effective the first day of employment. The City offers two contributory Defined Benefit pension plans. Hybrid telework arrangements may be available.

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pretreatment Technician position is responsible for assisting the Pretreatment Coordinator in activities such as monitoring, evaluating and enforcing all aspects of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program and Fats, Oils and Grease Program. The employee in this position will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works (DPW).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with industrial compliance inspections of industrial and commercial businesses.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection reports and other documentation as needed.
• Enters data from industrial reports and laboratory reports.
• Performs sampling and monitoring of industries that fall under the Industrial Pretreatment Program.

• Ensures pretreatment program equipment and facilities are well maintained and clean.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public. Must communicate in a courteous and effective manner.

• Performs duties in the capacity of a Wastewater Treatment Operator IV for shift coverage, emergencies or as directed by the Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment.
• Operates a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
• Temporary Wastewater Class 5A Certificate or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire. Must maintain during length of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• In concert with the Public Heath Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Title IV, Section 401-403), verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check will be conducted.
• Ability to obtain licenses/certifications as required by future codes and regulations.
• Ability to regularly work beyond the scheduled work shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to travel to various seminars or training classes as required to keep current in the wastewater profession and to maintain the required licenses.
• Successful completion of all required City of Frederick Training.
• The City of Frederick has designated this position as safety sensitive and thus subject to random urine, drug, and/or beath alcohol testing.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge and understanding to interpret, apply and enforce all Federal, State and local pretreatment regulations.
• Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, policies and regulations along with strong and effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of safety standards and practices for hazardous environments, including OSHA safety rules, standards and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in oral, written or diagram form: ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and also to individuals.

• Background knowledge or experience in wastewater treatment plants, industrial pretreatment, and laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge or possess the ability to perform testing for parameters such as pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Oil and Grease.
• Knowledge of computers and their applications, especially Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level and SCADA applications such as Citect and PLC’s.
• Employee is required to wear safety toe boots, and will be required to successfully complete safety training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and access confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Specific vision ability required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, explosives, and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, work in confined spaces; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk electrical shock. May be exposed to potentially infectious agents associated with wastewater. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.