What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pretreatment Program Specialist (Program Specialist I) position at Center for Digital Governmtent?
Position Description
Position Description
This is program management support work carrying out assignments in the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program. This position requires knowledge of a range of program duties to perform recurring assignments involving standard principles and practices.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
The occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments in one or more programs or management staff functions that are directly related to the agency's mission of providing services to County residents. This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services. The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations or citizens. The purpose of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for coordinating or resolving program operating problems and/or providing technical or subject-matter information.
An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of program management support and program subject matter principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in carrying out a variety of standard assignments within a defined area of one or more programs. Assignments may also require knowledge of and skill in using computer and automated office technology. Some recurring contract monitoring responsibilities may be assigned to positions in this class appropriate to the level and type of other duties assigned. The employee independently plans and carries out the aspects of program implementation and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with policies and program practices. The supervisor reviews methods and approaches used in carrying out the program for conformance to policy and established requirements. The employee uses discretion and independent judgment in locating, selecting and applying the appropriate guidelines, references and procedures to respond to specific situations and may determine which of several alternative courses of action to use. The work involves a range of recurring problems and issues requiring the employee to decide on factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine relationships with existing criteria. Work output affects the social, physical or economic well-being of program participants or recipients of services.
The work is primarily sedentary, is performed in an office environment and presents no significant hazards. Will include onsite inspections and possible spill or overflow incidences. Employees may have supervisory responsibilities.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Provides support for and liaisons with various citizens' committees, community groups, and advisory councils; ensures requests from the public are handled in a timely and effective manner; prepares meeting summaries; identifies issues requiring further action.
Directs the collection and maintenance of data vital to operations; coordinates data updates with other County departments; and maintains detailed data in third party mapping applications.
Provides program support by establishing and maintaining mechanisms/databases to track program activity; generate reports; process data, billings, and payment vouchers; verify data or identify inaccuracies in data; and monitor changing trends and patterns.
Monitors specific or selected aspects of contracts and makes recommendations on the acceptability of program services; serves as a liaison between contractor and user agency by receiving complaints and resolving problems concerning contract performance or costs.
Determines eligibility for program services, based on the review of applications, including the supporting documentation and review of program regulations and guidelines; and verifies data provided by the applicant.
Assesses training and staff development requirements and designs programs to address such needs.
Drafts and oversees distribution of program promotional materials including public service announcements to local newspapers, special correspondence to employers, and meeting with potential program participants to encourage enrollment.
Tracks and reconciles budget and purchasing; generates reports on statistical information to monitor budget trends and percentage changes.
Prepares workload surveys and recommends changes in work distribution, assignment of functions, and other related matters.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the program areas related to the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program.
General understanding of applicable County, State, and/or Federal regulations and procedures, as required.
Knowledge of evaluating permit applications and permit writing.
Knowledge of contract, administration, and monitoring, as required.
Ability to act independently, plan and execute program implementation, and resolve problems and deviations, in accordance with policies and program practices.
Ability to handle a range of recurring problems and issues requiring factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine resolution.
Ability to perform inspections in an industrial setting.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment.
NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted with an associate degree or 60 college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater or another specialty area directly related to the specific position NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.
Supplemental Qualifications
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Your response and lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university?
If yes, please indicate your degree and major coursework.
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Do you have one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment?
If yes, please detail how you possess one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment. Please include employers, DUTIES PERFORMED, positions held and dates/length of employment.
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted with an associate degree or 60 college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater or another specialty area directly related to the specific position. Do you meet the substitution as written?
If yes, please detail how you possess the substitution of a associates degree or 60-college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years' experience in the area of an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program or a related field.
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Do you possess experience in Federal, state and local regulatory compliance?
If yes, please detail how you possess experience in Federal, state and local regulatory compliance.
11
Do you have knowledge of wastewater treatment and industrial processes?
Please describe how you have the experience in wastewater treatment and industrial processes. Include the Employer, Dates of Service, and Job duties. This job must also be in the job history section of your application.
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
If you have a valid drivers license, indicate what State and Type of License you have.
15
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
Position Description
This is program management support work carrying out assignments in the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program. This position requires knowledge of a range of program duties to perform recurring assignments involving standard principles and practices.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
The occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments in one or more programs or management staff functions that are directly related to the agency's mission of providing services to County residents. This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services. The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations or citizens. The purpose of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for coordinating or resolving program operating problems and/or providing technical or subject-matter information.
An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of program management support and program subject matter principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in carrying out a variety of standard assignments within a defined area of one or more programs. Assignments may also require knowledge of and skill in using computer and automated office technology. Some recurring contract monitoring responsibilities may be assigned to positions in this class appropriate to the level and type of other duties assigned. The employee independently plans and carries out the aspects of program implementation and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with policies and program practices. The supervisor reviews methods and approaches used in carrying out the program for conformance to policy and established requirements. The employee uses discretion and independent judgment in locating, selecting and applying the appropriate guidelines, references and procedures to respond to specific situations and may determine which of several alternative courses of action to use. The work involves a range of recurring problems and issues requiring the employee to decide on factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine relationships with existing criteria. Work output affects the social, physical or economic well-being of program participants or recipients of services.
The work is primarily sedentary, is performed in an office environment and presents no significant hazards. Will include onsite inspections and possible spill or overflow incidences. Employees may have supervisory responsibilities.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Provides support for and liaisons with various citizens' committees, community groups, and advisory councils; ensures requests from the public are handled in a timely and effective manner; prepares meeting summaries; identifies issues requiring further action.
Directs the collection and maintenance of data vital to operations; coordinates data updates with other County departments; and maintains detailed data in third party mapping applications.
Provides program support by establishing and maintaining mechanisms/databases to track program activity; generate reports; process data, billings, and payment vouchers; verify data or identify inaccuracies in data; and monitor changing trends and patterns.
Monitors specific or selected aspects of contracts and makes recommendations on the acceptability of program services; serves as a liaison between contractor and user agency by receiving complaints and resolving problems concerning contract performance or costs.
Determines eligibility for program services, based on the review of applications, including the supporting documentation and review of program regulations and guidelines; and verifies data provided by the applicant.
Assesses training and staff development requirements and designs programs to address such needs.
Drafts and oversees distribution of program promotional materials including public service announcements to local newspapers, special correspondence to employers, and meeting with potential program participants to encourage enrollment.
Tracks and reconciles budget and purchasing; generates reports on statistical information to monitor budget trends and percentage changes.
Prepares workload surveys and recommends changes in work distribution, assignment of functions, and other related matters.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the program areas related to the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program.
General understanding of applicable County, State, and/or Federal regulations and procedures, as required.
Knowledge of evaluating permit applications and permit writing.
Knowledge of contract, administration, and monitoring, as required.
Ability to act independently, plan and execute program implementation, and resolve problems and deviations, in accordance with policies and program practices.
Ability to handle a range of recurring problems and issues requiring factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine resolution.
Ability to perform inspections in an industrial setting.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment.
NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted with an associate degree or 60 college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater or another specialty area directly related to the specific position NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.
Supplemental Qualifications
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment and industrial processes,
- Federal, state and local regulatory compliance,
- Possess a valid non-commercial class C motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State.
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- EyeMed
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Holidays
- Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
- Annual Leave
- Less than 3 years - 13 days
- 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
- 15 years or more - 26 days
- Disability Leave
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
- Leave Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Your response and lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please indicate your degree and major coursework.
04
Do you have one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please detail how you possess one (1) or more years of experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment. Please include employers, DUTIES PERFORMED, positions held and dates/length of employment.
06
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted with an associate degree or 60 college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years experience in the area of wastewater or Industrial Wastewater or another specialty area directly related to the specific position. Do you meet the substitution as written?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please detail how you possess the substitution of a associates degree or 60-college credits and two (2) additional years of experience for a total of three (3) years' experience in the area of an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program or a related field.
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- Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Have you attached the appropriate documentation to verify your education?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess experience in Federal, state and local regulatory compliance?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please detail how you possess experience in Federal, state and local regulatory compliance.
11
Do you have knowledge of wastewater treatment and industrial processes?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you have the experience in wastewater treatment and industrial processes. Include the Employer, Dates of Service, and Job duties. This job must also be in the job history section of your application.
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
If you have a valid drivers license, indicate what State and Type of License you have.
15
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
- Required Question
Salary : $100,000
