What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Coordinator - FOG Program position at City of Hillsboro Oregon?
About this Opportunity
What You Will Be Doing
As the FOG Coordinator, you will perform inspections, monitor, track, and enforce the City FOG program to include identifying all sources discharging into the public sanitary sewer system. The program will focus on general best management practices that can be implemented to reduce FOG from Food service establishments, commercial businesses, and residential properties by monitoring the discharge of Fats, Oils and Grease into the City sanitary sewer system. This position also participates in public outreach and education. The use of technology in the field is critical to the success of the person in this role. You will be assigned a tablet, phone, laptop, portable sampling equipment, and camera to utilize in your field work and for documentation.
Communication is a critical component of this role, both in written and verbal form, as you will be documenting, uploading, and communicating environmental requirements and standards with business owners, residents, contractors, state, county, and City employees. Since this position has a heavy field work component, you should be able to manage your time efficiently and effectively.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform site visits and inspections at commercial food service establishments to inspect grease removal devices kitchen best management practices, pump-out activity and maintenance compliance.
- Develop a positive and professional relationship with commercial businesses, residential properties and apartment complexes to provide education, best management practices and guidance.
- Inspect for yellow-grease management, spills, and illicit discharges into the storm system
- Track maintenance activities to remove FOG before it reaches the public sanitary sewer system.
- Review CCTV video files to identify sources of FOG.
- Perform data management to monitor maintenance activity, compliance, and enforcement.
- Coordinate with the City Sanitary Sewer Operations team for sewer maintenance activity and investigations.
- Review reports for new Food Service Establishment locations and Grease Removal Device installations.
- Coordinate with grease pumpers and haulers for Grease Removal Device service appointments, results, and condition information.
- Review GIS, plumbing plans, engineering record drawings, and utility operations work orders.
- Document inspections, cleaning and service history within electronic records management system.
- Refer non-compliance matters to City Code Enforcement as needed.
- Safely open manhole covers without assistance when needed.
This position falls under the Engineering Coordinator job classification. For full details click here.
Current Upcoming Projects
- Implement the City's new FOG Program following the results of the FOG Pilot Study Project
- FOG software selection and implementation to help select the future software that will help manage the City’s FOG Program
- Accela Upgrade Project to modernize the City’s permitting software system for development, permitting, enforcement, and inspections.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and accomplish the program goals.
- Industrial pretreatment program management and/or inspection experience.
- Familiar with Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code requirements for pretreatment and grease removal devices.
- Proficient and skilled with database management, GIS, Asset and Maintenance Management software systems.
- Public sanitary sewer inspection, maintenance, and/or construction experience.
- The candidate will have strong writing and verbal communication skills as they will interact with business owners, residential customers, contractors, vendors and operations and maintenance co-workers.
- Program management experience to establish goals and develop methods to accomplish them within each reporting year.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience
Required Certifications/ Licenses
- Valid Oregon Class C Driver's License and safe driving record.
- Ability to obtain Oregon Wastewater Operator Certification Grade I within 1-year.
- Ability to obtain the Pipeline Assessment Condition Program (PACP) Certification within 1-year.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pipeline Assessment Condition Program (PACP, LACP, MACP) Certified.
- Oregon Wastewater Operator Certification Grade I, II, III, or IV.
- Bilingual skill preferred but not required. This position interacts with many different community members as a front-line field employee. These skills are very valuable in taking in feedback and providing context as to the work being performed in our neighborhoods.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and training. Employee assistance program for personal and family well-being.
For more information regarding our benefits plan click below:
2024 Full-Time Benefits Guide | City of Hillsboro (hillsboro-oregon.gov)
Commitment to Equity
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our Salary and Benefits page for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.
Salary : $90,089 - $118,550
