IP Investigator I​/II; Multi-Level

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Performs a variety of tasks including field survey, surveillance, investigation, assessment, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on sectors within the range of industrial and commercial users. With direction, the position applies regulations to conduct surveys, investigations, reviews records, evaluates facility compliance, and prepares enforcement documents. Works under the direction of the Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Performs a variety of tasks including field survey, surveillance, investigation, assessment, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance activities related to the implementation of Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on sectors within the range of industrial and commercial users. With direction, the position applies regulations to conduct surveys, investigations, reviews records, evaluates facility compliance, and prepares enforcement documents. Works under the direction of the Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Examples of Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles
• Mathematics and data analysis
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

• Data collection
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, regulatory and technical documents
• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
• Leveraging diverse modes of communication to optimize the effective exchange of ideas and information
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly

• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
• Learn industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
• Learn to inspect industrial and commercial facilities
• Inspect commercial receiving stations
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro’s service area, including during periods of inclement weather.
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
• Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner.
• Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (safety shoes, hard hats, etc.)
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences
• Learn and understand basic manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities.
• Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes.
• Become familiar with sampling techniques and handling processes.
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
• Prepare accurate and complete reports
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge,…