Industrial Waste Technician
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Description

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Industrial Waste Technician is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Industrial Waste Program including inspecting industrial pre-treatment facilities, monitoring industrial discharge, issuing licenses, and notice of violations. Work involves investigating public complaints, conducting surveys, and testing for violations and is performed in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory guidelines, standardized field and laboratory methods and techniques. This work is performed under intermediate supervision - the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically and is reviewed through reports, observation, and results achieved.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Schedule and prioritize work; coordinate special projects as assigned.

Maintain filing system of records, reports, lab test results, industrial users, site inspection records, and correspondence.

Inspect and investigate industrial waste control, pre-treatment and treatment facilities; collect samples; measure industrial flows; perform lab analyses.

Evaluate industrial and commercial wastewater pre-treatment processes and determine their compliance; enforce codes and regulations; identify potential or current environmental hazards.

Determine if violations occur and issue notification; prepare violation reports; discuss violations with the firm's management; seek correction of violations; testify in court if necessary.

Investigate public complaints and requests on wastewater pollution and related environmental hazards; explain pollution control regulations.

Install, operate, and maintain field testing equipment; record test results and note effects on plant and animal life; inspect pollution abatement equipment.

Perform operator duties as required, including monitoring the SCADA systems, maintaining the daily logs, and performing all appropriate laboratory sampling and testing.

Dye testing for underground plumbing on old structures for cross connection.

Review construction plans, inspect new grease traps for construction plumbing before and during installation and sign off permit approval.

Inspect old grease trap for structural defects.

Attend pre-construction meetings with contractors and city staff.

Maintain spreadsheets of testing, sampling, and Notice of Violation.

Collect and transport samples to outside lab. .

Pay account receivables on lab invoices.

Regularly update water flows.

Sign up new customer accounts.

Perform other work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of chemistry done under National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Standards physics, and biology pertaining to wastewater pollution.

Working knowledge of the apparatus and techniques used in field testing for pollutants and industrial effluents.

Working knowledge of the basic laboratory solutions, cultures, reagents and the standard measuring apparatus used in quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local pollution control regulations, including applicability, inspection, and enforcement.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates.

Ability to enforce the codes and regulations and to serve violators with tact and professionalism in an impartial manner.

Ability to evaluate test results with accuracy; keep technical records, prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, plumbing plans, and specifications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.

This position is performed with working knowledge - the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of two years of experience in a laboratory environment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities, and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All certifications must be current at the time of application, and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License, Class E or higher.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class C Wastewater Operator's License.

Supplemental Information

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and obstacles throughout the city, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to remain stationary at jobsites for extended periods of time and repetitively operate related equipment for repairs/maintenance.

Ability to position oneself to work in confined or difficult to reach spaces.

Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously.

Environmental

Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc.

Sensory

Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.