What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pretreatment Coordinator position at City of Pflugerville?
Under general supervision, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Industrial Pretreatment program and commercial wastewater surcharge program. This position is responsible for research, development, and evaluation of industrial pretreatment policies and procedures.
- Implements the industrial waste pretreatment and surcharge program ensuring coordination and compliance with EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Monitors and recommends revisions to the Sewer Use Ordinance in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
- Inspects industrial and other users by gathering records and documentation of past pretreatment activities of each industry.
- Reviews and analyzes documentation to determine areas to check for compliance, prepares sampling equipment and procedures, and investigates proper handling of wastes and manifests.
- Develops and maintains technical documents and tracking systems by creating and maintaining database files for each industry to track sampling and correspondence; develops and generates tracking systems for use in project status.
- Issues enforcement documents and actions by reviewing and analyzing submitted data, initiates enforcement proceedings or negotiating resolution for pretreatment issues of diverse scope and complexity and determines the severity of the violation and necessary level of enforcement.
- Creates wastewater discharge permits by gathering records and documentation of past pretreatment activities of each industry, reviews and analyzes a hard copy and electronically submitted pretreatment data from the wastewater permit application and provides approvals and recommendations.
- Provides information and advice or training for each industry; maintains clear and concise communication with the industry of the findings and possible requirements of the inspection.
- Provides quality customer service to both internal and external customers of the Utility.
Formal Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.
Relatable Work Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the operation of a wastewater system, preferably in an Industrial Pretreatment role.
Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Grade “D” Wastewater Operator certificate or the ability to obtain within one year.
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of industry trends regarding industrial wastewater pretreatment.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing industrial wastewater pretreatment.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Skill in handling conflict resolution.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Must lift up to 50 lbs.
Normal work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Salary : $54,620 - $68,275
