Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Plan, organize, implement and monitor the services and activities of the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program; implement and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; establish and maintain working relationships with local business and regulatory agencies; investigate and enforce compliance issues; perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Exempt, Safety Sensitive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Wastewater Services Manager.

Exercises supervision over assigned staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1.  Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

2.  Enforce program requirements; modify and update legal authority, local limits, permits, enforcement response plans, and standard operating procedures for regulatory programs.

3.  Implement approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; implement methods for identification of non-domestic sources of wastewater.

4.  Collect, interpret and validate data; update records and surveys; prepare technical reports for management and federal and state regulatory agencies; assist with regulatory agency audits; complete issue permits and clearances.

5.  Monitor plan influent/effluent, significant industrial users, and collection system; identify pollutants of concern and determine plant pollutant removal capacities.

6.  Participate in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.

7.  Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and logs.

8.  Provide updates for management and legal staff on controversial issues as needed.

9.  Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision and training.

Operations, services and activities of an industrial pretreatment program.

Principles of budget preparation and administration.

Wastewater industrial, biological and chemical processes.

Principles of biology, chemistry, and hydrology.

Statistical data research and analysis.

Methods and procedures of industrial pretreatment technology.

Methods and techniques of wastewater sampling.

Methods and techniques of enforcing standards in local business and industry operations.

Advanced methods and techniques of water quality inspections and analyses.

Principles and practices of record keeping.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.

Applicable tools and equipment operations.

Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

Lead, monitor, train and review staff and technical work.

Prepare, monitor, and administer budgets.

Enforce business and industry compliance with mandated pretreatment rules, regulations and standards.

Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Assist in business and local industry compliance with mandated pretreatment rules, regulations and standards.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and City employees.

Establish and maintain accurate records, logs, and files.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

 Experience:

 Four (4) years of increasingly responsible industrial pretreatment program experience including one year of  administrative and supervisory experience.

 Training:

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology or a science related field.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

The job is performed in the following working environment:

Office environment and field environment.

The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:

Physical Conditions:

The job is characterized by:

The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:

Position requires hearing, talking, sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement. Materials and chemicals may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The employee is required to stay calm during stressful situations. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.