Industrial Waste Inspector I, II (SG-022-25E) Various

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
invites applications for the position of:

Industrial Waste Inspector I, II  

LOCATION:
     WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, INDUSTRIAL WASTE SECTION, INSPECTION AND MONITORING
 
VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

NOTE:
     This posting is for all positions at any of the above listed locations. The applicant must identify in the supplemental questions which locations they are applying to.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
     To inspect and investigate waste processes used by commercial/industrial facilities to determine compliance with industrial wastewater discharge rules and regulations.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

     Under the general supervision of a Supervising Industrial Waste Inspector, the incumbent inspects industrial firms to determine the nature of business, the wastewater generating processes, the magnitude, type and strength of wastes produced; the adequacy of pretreatment equipment and its compliance with related legal requirements; discusses problems with the firms' management and seeks to effect corrections; issues citations; responds to emergencies and investigates plant upsets and sewer problems to determine if caused by illegal, excessive or unusual industrial waste discharges; determines sources of offending wastes; conducts sampling of wastewater and chemical tests; recommends solutions to correct offending waste problems; assists company representatives with the discharge permit application procedures and related paperwork; prepares documentation for court hearings; prepares reports, letters and memoranda; and performs related duties as required.

 
     This job may be filled at either level.  The INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR I is the training level class of the series.  Incumbents learn to perform inspections of industrial firms to recognize violations.  The INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR II level is the journey level class of the series.  Incumbents independently conduct the full range of inspections of industrial firms and issue citations for violations.  This class differs from the Industrial Waste Inspector I class by the greater technical knowledge, and larger scope of projects assigned.

     Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license; -AND- for the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR I level, applicants must have two years of experience performing the duties of a laboratory technician or sub-professional engineering class or equivalent, -AND- Completion of 12 semester units in biology, chemistry or closely related field.  For the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR II level, one year of experience performing the duties of an Industrial Waste Inspector I; -OR- Two years' experience conducting industrial wastewater treatment inspection to detect offensive industrial waste and recommending solutions, -AND- Completion of 12 semester units in biology, chemistry or closely related field -OR- Two years of additional qualifying experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
     Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Technology, or related field. Completion of an Environmental Compliance Inspection certification. 

     Knowledge of:  Properties and effects on the environment of chemicals discharged by industrial plants; general principles of treatment plant operations including biological reactions.  For the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR II:  Industrial processes and where waste streams are generated; standard methods for testing of industrial pollutants, sampling techniques and control instrumentation; flow measuring techniques; chain of custody procedures for court samples; Solvent Management/Toxic Organic Management Plans; rain diversion and/or treatment processes; Districts' wastewater regulations; policies and guidelines including Combustible Gas Monitoring Systems (CGMS) and Spill Containment Guidelines; waste minimization methods; effects to sewerage systems and ground waters caused by the intrusion of untreated industrial waste.
 
     Ability to:  Utilize techniques to inspect facilities which may generate industrial waste and verify conformance with specifications; and maintain effective work relationships with the representatives of industrial and commercial firms, other public and regulatory agencies, and the public; maintain records and write reports; learn to identify safety hazards associated with pretreatment control functions; prepare and maintain documentation; prepare correspondence, technical reports and evidence for legal proceedings; learn whether chemical storage facilities conform with Districts' industrial waste regulations; utilize computer to compose reports and obtain data; learn to review documentation/manifests to ensure proper offsite hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.  For the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR II:  Read and interpret mechanical construction drawings and pipeline schematics; identify safety hazards associated with pretreatment control functions; work with industries and other regulatory agencies; prepare correspondence and collect and preserve evidence for legal proceedings, perform all aspects of the position with full proficiency.