Pollution Control Monitor

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The purpose of this job is the monitoring of wastewater discharges, to gather data used to insure compliance with City, State and Federal Water Pollution Control Regulations, calculate industrial surcharge rates and provide industrial discharge information for the Water Reclamation Centers (WRC). To investigate and trace spills, illegal dischargers, and accidental discharges that may have entered sewers and streams. Duties include, surcharge calculations, vehicle operation policies, equipment maintenance, full documentation procedures (Pre-Sampling Forms, Inspection Forms), customer interaction (Internal and External), enhanced knowledge of the basins and contact personnel and further working knowledge of all WRC’s, Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO), and trunk lines for pollutant tracking purposes

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned .

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.

Provides guidance and training as required to lower level employees, interns, temporary employees, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, procedures, and equipment used to pretreat and control industrial waste prior to discharge. Working knowledge of the specifications and provisions of industrial discharge permits, applicable pollution control statutes and policies, procedures, and functions of the Division of Industrial Pretreatment. Proficient in sampling and testing methods and procedures, measuring and recording devices and similar equipment used to monitor wastewater. Working knowledge of safety practices involved in sampling wastewater, and safety equipment utilized in working with potentially toxic substances or gases. Expected to be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and able to assemble information and develop written reports and documents in a clear, concise and effective manner. Also, required to possess good organizational, human relations, and technical skills. Required to develop a high level of knowledge of the City's Code of Ordinances.