Pretreatment Technician

The City offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package, including 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee and family) are effective the first day of employment. The City offers two contributory Defined Benefit pension plans. Hybrid telework arrangements may be available.

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

The Pretreatment Technician position is responsible for assisting the Pretreatment Coordinator in activities such as monitoring, evaluating and enforcing all aspects of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program and Fats, Oils and Grease Program. The employee in this position will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works (DPW).

• Assists with industrial compliance inspections of industrial and commercial businesses.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection reports and other documentation as needed.
• Enters data from industrial reports and laboratory reports.
• Performs sampling and monitoring of industries that fall under the Industrial Pretreatment Program.

• Ensures pretreatment program equipment and facilities are well maintained and clean.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public. Must communicate in a courteous and effective manner.

• Performs duties in the capacity of a Wastewater Treatment Operator IV for shift coverage, emergencies or as directed by the Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment.
• Operates a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED).

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
• Temporary Wastewater Class 5A Certificate or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire. Must maintain during length of employment.

• In concert with the Public Heath Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Title IV, Section 401-403), verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check will be conducted.
• Ability to obtain licenses/certifications as required by future codes and regulations.
• Ability to regularly work beyond the scheduled work shift, including nights,…