Environmental Specialist

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE CITY OF CENTRALIA WEBISTE AT www.cityofcentralia.com TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY! APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

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Date Open: December 6, 2024
Date Closes: Open until filled, first review of applications on December 20, 2024
Salary: $33.63-$37.36/hr. Range 10 (2024 wages)
Status: full-time, IBEW union

General Function:

The main focus of this position is to protect the collection system and WWTP from prohibited discharges by enforcing City, State, and Federal regulations and to educate the general public and businesses about pollution prevention. Under general supervision of the Lead Wastewater Collections Technician, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program, the Fats, Oil, and Grease (F.O.G.) Control Program, and the Grinder Pump Program.

This classification description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that maybe inherent in the position.

Education and Experience:

Must Possess:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Group 1 WWTPO Certification from Washington State Department of Ecology

Two years’ experience as an Environmental Specialist or implementing a

Pretreatment Program

Valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record

Preferred:

WWC-1 from Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association

Commercial Driver’s License w/tanker endorsement

Two years’ experience with wastewater treatment and industrial waste regulations

Must obtain: CPR certificate, flagger’s card, and forklift operator certificate within one year

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year which includes 1 floating holiday
• City paid $100,000 life insurance
• City paid Long Term Disability
• Family Medical Care Plan (FMCP) medical, dental and vision
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans

Application Process:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found at https:// www.cityofcentralia.com/Jobs.aspx to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609/118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail. Open until filled, first review of applications will be on December 20, 2024.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR RESUME VIA really EASY APPLY!! WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY “RESUME ONLY APPLICANTS”.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE CITY OF CENTRALIA WEBISTE AT www.cityofcentralia.com TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY! APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying.

Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.63 - $37.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $37