Pretreatment Technician Job Fort Smith area,Arkansas USA,Science

SUMMARY:

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Environmental Monitoring Supervisor and the guidance of the Pretreatment Coordinator, is responsible for the sampling and analyses of industrial users in the City of Fort Smith for the purpose of determining compliance with the City’s NPDES permits, Sewer Use Ordinance and the Pretreatment Program. The employee also performs on-site inspections of Industrial Users of the City's Publicly Owned Treatment works.

Prepares written reports, collects water and wastewater samples, performs analytical tests, and keeps accurate records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

Note:

All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

Maintain environmental sampling program through the scheduling and sample collection at approximately 40 industrial users, wastewater treatment facilities & storm water sites for the purpose of sampling discharges in order to determine compliance.

Analyze samples both in-field and in the City’s laboratory for parameters such as; pH, temperature, flow, chlorine, and Oil and Grease.

Collect various environmental samples while maintaining proper "Chain-of-Custody".

Correlate and interpret results.

Compile results into reports and log results into a computer database.

Properly use and maintain all analytical and sampling equipment.

Maintain good Quality Assurance practices to insure validity of analytical results.

Maintain contact with low to mid-level industrial representatives as required for inspections, enforcement actions and to promote a good working relationship.

Required to operate city owned vehicle to collect samples from various locations.

Perform sample collection at wastewater treatment plants for biomonitoring, and priority pollutant analysis.

Participate in classes and/or attend conferences that are deemed necessary by the Environmental Monitoring Supervisor and/or Environmental Quality Program Manager.

Follow City, Utility Department, and Environmental Quality Program safety practices and guidelines at all times, including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment.

Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Technology and/or a related field is required for this position. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Must possess one year experience in a water/wastewater laboratory or suitable combination of related experience and formal training is required.
Knowledge of the correct analytical procedures to properly analyze a sample is necessary.
Must possess a Class III Wastewater Operators License as issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or be able to obtain the license within two (2) years from date of employment.
Must possess an Advanced Industrial Wastewater Operator License as issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or be able to obtain the license within two (2) years from date of employment.
Knowledge of methods, principles, procedures, practices, terminology, and equipment/instruments used in…