Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Permit Writer

Position Title:

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Permit Writer

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Pretreatment Program Coordinator, this position performs all duties of a Pretreatment Permit Writer and inspector/sampler and assists in implementation of the City's Wastewater Pretreatment Program including permitting of technically-complex industrial and commercial facilities (users), inspection, sampling/monitoring, and other work to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to staff training, review and dissemination of current environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Air Act, etc.)

and treatment technologies, evaluation of regulatory violations and determination of enforcement action(s) and conducting sewer use/wastewater discharge investigations.

Position Salary Range:

* $ 30.94 - $ 38.30

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

* Health Insurance

* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

* Paid vacation and personal leave

* Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

* Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

* A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

* Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

* Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT:
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop, revise and renew permit basis documents and industrial wastewater discharge permits for Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in accordance with 40 CFR 403, the Utah Administrative Code, Ordinance, and established federal guidance documents. This may include, performing detailed regulatory research, conducting pre-permit inspections, and providing justification for inclusion of specific permit requirements such as permit duration, wastewater monitoring point location(s), analytical sample types/methods, monitoring frequency, effluent pollutant limitations, and reporting requirements.

* Review routine industrial user submittals for compliance, including, but not limited to, self-monitoring reports, permit renewal applications, 90-day compliance reports, toxic organic management plans and slug control plans. Schedules and conducts pre-permit, scheduled, and demand inspections of industrial users for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations using approved Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs). Produce detailed and accurate inspection reports. Informs Pretreatment Program management of any changes or deficiencies and make recommendations for appropriate remedial action.

* Schedule inspection of industrial users/facilities in accordance with established guidance and ensure that federal, state, and local mandated time frames are met. Provide recommendations to the Pretreatment Program management when inspection frequency should be increased due to observed non-compliances and when inspections should be conducted unannounced. Maintain inspection-tracking database.

* Assist with the evaluation of potential SIUs for inclusion in the Pretreatment Program, including related inspection, review of industrial processes, evaluation of potential waste streams and pollutants, and applicability of federal, state, and local wastewater discharge regulations. Develop and provide a permit determination to the Pretreatment Program management outlining the basis for inclusion or omission of a given SIU in the Pretreatment Program.

* Prepare correspondence between the Pretreatment Program and industrial users for the Pretreatment Program's review and signature.

* Respond to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) operational threats as well as inquiries from citizens, industrial users, and other regulatory agencies. Conduct on-site investigations when noncompliance or illicit discharges are suspected or identified, and assist in tracking illicit discharges or spills. Documents resolution/response actions.

* Facilitate implementation of the Pretreatment Program's Enforcement Response Plan, including on-site visits related to enforcement actions, development of enforcement actions, including but not limited to, verbal warnings, warning letters, notices of violation, and administrative orders. Review of enforcement action responses from industrial users. Perform Significant Noncompliance calculations and related notices. Track the compliance status of industrial users.

* Provide quality control review of documents prepared by other staff and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and consistent implementation of policies related to environmental protection and customer service. Assist with development and implementation of pretreatment-related public outreach programs.

* May be requested to train co-workers relative to all aspects of the permit…