Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist I/II (Multi-Level Posting)

Summary

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best sowe can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region's health and environment.

Description

This position will befilled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I ($ 73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually)

Responsible for performing and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on less complex industrial and commercial entities. The position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist II ($ 86,195.20 - $120,265.60 Annually)

Responsible for performing, managing, and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities and projects related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that focuses on industrial and commercial entities of all levels of complexity. The position applies regulations and scientific principles to conduct compliance inspections and investigations, reviews records, evaluate facility compliance and prepare enforcement documents. This position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Qualifications

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I

Knowledge of:

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
• Mathematics and data analysis
• Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
• Inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
• Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly

Ability to:

• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
• Inspect hauled waste facilities
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro's service area, including during periods of inclement weather
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
• Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
• Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences
• Learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities
• Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
• Prepare accurate and complete reports
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education, Certifications, and Licenses: B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid Driver's license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces

Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs

Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing

Benefits

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Retirement, Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday), Additional Voluntary Benefits

Job Description

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best sowe can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region's health and environment.

Description

This position will befilled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I ($ 73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually)

Responsible for performing and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on less complex industrial and commercial entities. The position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist II ($ 86,195.20 - $120,265.60 Annually)

Responsible for performing, managing, and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities and projects related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that focuses on industrial and commercial entities of all levels of complexity. The position applies regulations and scientific principles to conduct compliance inspections and investigations, reviews records, evaluate facility compliance and prepare enforcement documents. This position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.

Qualifications

Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I

Knowledge of:

• General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
• Mathematics and data analysis
• Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
• Inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
• Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
• Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Becoming familiar with new information rapidly

Ability to:

• Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
• Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
• Inspect hauled waste facilities
• Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro's service area, including during periods of inclement weather
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
• Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
• Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
• Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
• Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences
• Learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities
• Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
• Prepare accurate and complete reports
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Education, Certifications, and Licenses: B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid Driver's license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces

Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs

Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing

Benefits

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Retirement, Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday), Additional Voluntary Benefits