Industrial Investigator; Pretreatment

Performs moderately complex field inspections, investigations, permitting, enforcement, and monitoring of industrial waste discharges and other duties relative to the operations and environmental compliance functions of the Commission’s Industrial Discharge Control (Pretreatment) Program.

Organization Name

Organization Name Regulatory Services

Reports to

Reports to Supervisor, Industrial Investigations

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

5 days a week, 8 hours per day. Hybrid on-site and telework and alternative work schedules may be allowed after probationary period.

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Industrial Investigator performs complex field inspections, investigations, monitoring of industrial waste discharges, and other duties relative to the operations and compliance functions of WSSC Water’s Industrial Discharge Control (Pretreatment) program.

Essential Functions

• Prepares compliance reports as required under local, state and federal regulations and agreements
• Performs field inspections and investigations related to industrial waste discharges into the Commission’s sewage system to locate possible violations and ensure compliance with pollution control standards and regulations
• Issues enforcement actions including notices of violation, civil citations, and directives to violators of regulations
• Collects samples for monitoring activities from industries, treatment plants, and sewer trunk lines
• Contacts representatives of industrial and commercial organizations, federal and state agencies, and other Commission offices to discuss discharge issues, make recommendations for solutions, and to explain various aspects of the Pollution Control Program
• Compiles and evaluates field and laboratory data for the preparation of technical records and reports
• Performs maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of sampling equipment
• Reviews discharge authorization permit applications for industrial users and waste haulers
• Prepares and issues discharge authorization permits to industrial users and waste haulers
• Reviews and interprets industry self-monitoring data
• Determines industrial user compliance status based on inspections, investigations, sampling, and report reviews
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
• Reviews and interprets Federal, state, and local wastewater regulations

Other Functions

• Performs special studies and conducts surveys as necessary
• Prepares correspondence and reports (internal and external) in support of program needs
• Attends court hearings in support of enforcement actions
• Consults with laboratory and data management personnel in regard to sampling, testing, and pollution control information
• Maintains accuracy of database files through updating and creating records
• Reviews design and construction plans for installation of pretreatment technologies
• Serves in the capacity of the supervisor, industrial investigations during supervisor absences
• Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in both the field and in an office environment. The Investigator performs duties which may include, but are not limited to, physical exertion, unpredictable work schedules, and responding to high risk incidents. Incumbent may be exposed to seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and various weather conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial waste control, industrial wastewater treatment processes, and enforcement activities
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing or related to pretreatment,…