Compliance Monitoring Technician Job Ocala area,Florida USA,Engineering

This is a responsible detailed technical position. Collects samples from commercial/industrial water and sewer customers, keeping detailed, accurate records. Establishes and maintains good public relations. Enforces and upholds the City's ordinances and state regulations. This position exercises independent judgment out in the field. Report to Department Director or Designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical: Conducts general site inspections. Compiles reports for various recipients of sampling and analysis. Interprets reports for various purposes including but not limited to the determination of compliance status. Uses mathematical formulas and spreadsheets for data entry. Attend and complete required seminars and certification courses and accumulate operational time for "C" Industrial Pretreatment License.

Chemical Analysis: Conducts and interprets basic and complex chemical analysis on environmental samples. Conducts analysis for various quality control / quality assurance measures. Mixes and prepares chemicals and maintain accurate logs and records. Forwards analytical results to proper recipient.

Sampling/Inspecting: Collects water and commercial/industrial wastewater samples. Collects samples from various locations to be used to establish city and state compliance status. Proper decontamination of equipment. Determines appropriate method of sample collection. Programs auto samplers to include calculations for flow meter adjustments. Follows accurate detailed criteria, which are defined for preservation of various types of samples. Maintains detailed documentation of sample collection methods and conditions.

Establishes proof of commercial/industrial compliance status. Conducts site inspections to establish compliance status for commercial/industrial customers.

On-Site Testing: Technicians are required to travel to various locations. The technician will determine the proper equipment to be used and which analysis to be performed on samples. Equipment may have to be programmed manually on site. He/she calculates and determines proper amounts of water to be purged and/or collected using well depth measurements and data or commercial/industrial flow rate information.

Customer Service: Communicates with commercial/industrial customer on-site, phone and/or email to educate business owners on reducing over-strength sewage flows. Also includes public relations, involving visits to various industries for meetings regarding compliance issues, sampling and laboratory analysis. Communicates with other Compliance Monitoring Technicians and supervisor concerning commercial/industrial customer compliance with the city ordinances, codes, and state regulations. Communicates with operational staff at the water and wastewater treatment plants regarding compliance with state regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required
Plus 6 months related experience or training.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

FDEP "C" Wastewater License preferred.
FIPA or FWPCOA "C" Industrial Pretreatment License preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Funds, Property & Equipment Responsibility:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or…