Water​/Wastewater Technician

Water/Wastewater Technician

Responsible for protecting the city sewer collection system and the local wastewater treatment plant by performing inspections, drafting permits, monitoring compliance, and enforcing wastewater regulations.

• Conduct inspections of industrial facilities, classify industries, and write inspection reports and fact sheets.
• Collect and analyze wastewater samples to meet local, state, and federal monitoring requirements.
• Investigate and document sources of illegal discharge into the public sewer system.
• Review industrial wastewater surveys and permit applications.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring equipment such as flow, pH, conductivity meters, and automatic samplers.
• Maintain records related to wastewater quality and chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Perform field tests for flow, pH, conductance, and other chemical characteristics.
• Evaluate monitoring reports, prepare notices of violations, and assist in preparation of regulatory reports.
• Draft and revise industrial wastewater permits and maintain related documentation.
• Investigate wastewater overflow incidents and prepare compliance reports.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding water quality and pretreatment requirements.
• Perform additional duties as required.

High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Preference for completion of technical courses or training in chemistry, mathematics, environmental engineering, computer operations, or related subjects.

At least one year of experience as an engineering aide, engineering technician, or in a position related to water and wastewater quality control, industrial wastewater pretreatment, or similar work.

Valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

• Experience in environmental compliance inspection or chemical wastewater laboratory analytical work.
• Technical background in wastewater regulations and pretreatment regulation.
• Strong report‑writing, permit‑review, and complex‑calculation skills with proficiency in computer software applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a customer‑service orientation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with coworkers and the public.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

• Associate degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field with two years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance inspection or chemical wastewater laboratory work.
• Certification (Grade I) in industrial waste inspection.