Water Quality Supervisor - Technical Services

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to managing water resources in one of America's fastest-growing counties. This role involves overseeing the Industrial Pretreatment Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supervising a dedicated team. You'll play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment while collaborating with various stakeholders. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and looking for a fulfilling career, this position offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and three years of lab experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of environmental regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Industrial Pretreatment Program and supervise staff.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the public.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Permit Compliance Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This position will assist in the management of the Department’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) and will report to the Water Quality Coordinator of Regulatory Compliance & Permitting. This position will supervise employees to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training, and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. This position will serve as a liaison with other Divisions, Departments, labs, regulatory agencies, and to the public.

• Monitors permit compliance by Identifying, inspecting, and monitoring industries that discharge wastewater into the Gwinnett County sewerage system.
• Manage the SSO monitoring program and special sampling for the water reclamation facilities.
• Conducts annual and follow-up inspections of 54 permitted industries.
• Oversees and assists in required sampling for permitted industries and surveillance monitoring.
• Performs annual NPDES WET testing, priority pollutant scans, and low-level Hg sampling.
• Performs annual sampling of biosolids, grit, and screenings for landfill certification.
• Ensures that IPP and all monitoring activities are conducted in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Reviews analytical data and maintains the database for IPP and works with EPD on periodic audits of IPP.

This position is a grade C411.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or Engineering or related field;
• Three years laboratory experience;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above;
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here. Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Department of Water Resources
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

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About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email [e-mail].