Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I​/Environmental Compliance Inspector

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, inspects and monitors discharges into wastewater systems by commercial and industrial users in order to enforce applicable federal, state and local regulations; establishes and implements new procedures and discharge limits for the City's pretreatment program. To meet City needs, will also perform skilled and semiskilled work in the operation of the City’s wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift involving responsibility for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and care of a variety of electric motors, gas engines, valves, vacuum pumps, and other equipment, and performs related work as assigned.

This is a hybrid role derived from the Environmental Compliance Inspector and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I classifications. The primary role will be the Environmental Compliance Inspector. Environmental Compliance Inspector is required to interpret regulations and initiate appropriate enforcement action after identifying noncompliance with local, state, or federal requirements. This class is differentiated from the Operator in that the latter focuses on routine plant operations while the Environmental Compliance Inspector handles non-routine enforcement issues in the field.

Operator I is the entry level class in the Operator series. Under supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of a water or wastewater treatment plant. Operators in this classification are responsible for the operation of the more routine treatment units and processes within the treatment plant.

Education:

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

Experience:

At least one (1) year experience in industrial waste inspection, operating a wastewater treatment plant and basic computer skills.

Certification:

Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certificate at time of appointment, and the ability to obtain certification by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) as a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector is required within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Driver License:

Possession of a responsible driving record and a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A California Class B is desirable.

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.

Strength:
Heavy Work – Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds.

Respiratory Protection Equipment:
Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times.

Must be willing to be on a 24-hour emergency call-out list. May be assigned a cell phone during non-working hours and holidays. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces, climbing ladders to service lift stations and sewer lines as necessary with exposure to unpleasant odor and potentially hazardous conditions. Must have the ability to work weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to report to the WWTP within 1 hour after receiving notification of being called back.

• Coordinates and conducts inspections related to compliance with solid waste accumulation, disposal, and collections;
• Inspects industrial and commercial users to determine compliance with federal, state, and local…