Industrial Pretreatment Program; IPP) Compliance Investigator

DEPARTMENT
:
Industrial Pretreatment |
DIVISION
:
Wastewater |
LOCATION
:
Central Treatment Plant |
EXEMPT
:
No |
SALARY LEVEL
: N-6 ($45,280.00-$) |
SHIFT
:
No |
REPORTS TO
:
Senior Compliance Investigator/as assigned |
REVISED
: 07/02/2021 |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
:
Must be available for holiday, call-in, and overtime work.

Conduct sampling and inspections, review reports and laboratory analyses, and prepare administrative orders and penalty notices to ensure compliance by service area commercial or industrial users/sources with MCUA rules and regulations by performing the following duties.

• Conduct sampling and inspections of the MCUA Central Treatment Plant as well as commercial and/or industrial users/sources in accordance with MCUA IPP requirements, USEPA, and NJDEP protocols.
• Prepare compliance documentation, review self-monitoring reports, and assess validity of data and lab analyses to ensure compliance with permit review process and IPP requirements.
• Inform and advise superiors of compliance/unsatisfactory compliance with IPP requirements by service area users/sources.
• Prepare and assist with dissemination of administrative orders, notices of civil administrative penalty assessments, notices of violation, administrative directives, and official documentation related to the IPP.
• Provide interpretation and guidance to service area users/sources regarding the implementation of MCUA IPP rules, regulations, and policies.
• Inventory, prepare, and ensure proper installation, operation and removal of sampling and related equipment.
• Prepare documentation and material required for legal or regulatory purposes and testify or serve as a witness regarding enforcement of IPP requirements.
• Use IPP database management system to input, maintain, and retrieve program data, essential records, files, reports, and related documentation.
• Compile information or data for monthly, yearly (calendar, fiscal, etc.) or other periodic reports.
• Comply with all applicable safety and health policies and procedures.

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.

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental or other related science, or appropriate engineering science; and two (2) years laboratory or related experience and/or training; or an Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a concentration in biology, chemistry, environmental or related science; and four (4) years related experience and/or training in industrial pretreatment program or related operation.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general scientific and technical journals, laboratory reports, and regulatory documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios, proportions, fractions, percentages, area, circumference, weight, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledge of USEPA Categorical Pretreatment Standards and NJDEP regulations applicable to Industrial Pretreatment Programs. Knowledge of and ability to implement USEPA and NJDEP sampling procedures including the installation, removal, and handling of…