Wastewater Compliance & Pretreatment Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Wastewater Compliance & Pretreatment Specialist
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POSITION IS FLSA EXEMPT
We're looking for a Wastewater Compliance & Pretreatment Specialist who will serve as the City's designated wastewater compliance coordinator and subject matter expert for environmental monitoring, pretreatment administration, permit compliance, and regulatory reporting activities. If you are a detail-oriented, highly analytical professional dedicated to public health, groundwater resource, safety, and regulatory compliance, you excel at managing sampling schedules, complex reporting, and technical wastewater data with complete accuracy, this position may be for you.
About You:
This position helps protect public health, groundwater resources, and environmental quality by supporting compliance with federal, state, and local wastewater regulations. Reporting within the Public Works Department, the Wastewater Compliance & Pretreatment Specialist coordinates monitoring programs, administers pretreatment activities, manages compliance documentation, and works closely with utility operations personnel, laboratories, industrial users, consultants, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to support sustainable utility operations and environmental stewardship.
Successful performance requires accurate data, timely reporting, proactive monitoring, disciplined recordkeeping, and sound judgment. This position works under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager.
What You'll Need To Be Successful In This Role
Education and experience
- Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent;
- Associate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Wastewater Technology, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, laboratory operations, pretreatment programs, or a related technical field.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Arizona driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Certification and ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections Certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to support assigned duties within an established timeframe.
Special Requirements
- Valid Arizona State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Certification and ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections Certification are required at the time of appointment or obtained within an established probationary period.
- Equivalent certifications from another state may be considered if eligible for Arizona reciprocity.
- Employee shall maintain required certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Desired Attributes
- Experience in permit compliance, regulatory reporting, sampling administration, laboratory data interpretation, and industrial pretreatment program activities preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and accurate documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, reporting requirements, sampling schedules, and technical records with consistency and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to serve as a credible compliance coordinator and technical resource for wastewater and pretreatment programs.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally to employees, regulators, laboratories, industrial users, contractors, and the public.
Necessary Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
- ADEQ wastewater regulations, industrial pretreatment requirements, permit…
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