Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler

Position Title:

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Pretreatment Program Coordinator, the Fats, Oils, and Grease Program Supervisor, or assigned wastewater discharge monitoring supervisor (collectively referred to herein as management) the incumbent implements the requirements of wastewater sampling program and coordinates activities with management and third-party analytical laboratory to maintain compliance with state-issued regulatory permits. Develops and maintains wastewater sampling schedules to ensure permit monitoring requirements are performed in a timely, efficient, and legally defensible manner. Conducts on-site analyses, cleans and maintains equipment, and keeps accurate records. Conducts monitoring of commercial users and field investigations for compliance with the City’s wastewater control ordinances.

About the Position:

The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler plays a vital role in protecting Salt Lake City’s wastewater system and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position plans and conducts industrial wastewater sampling, performs on-site field analyses, and coordinates with certified laboratories to maintain legally defensible monitoring programs. The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler conducts inspections, investigates compliance issues, maintains detailed records, and supports enforcement and billing activities—combining technical fieldwork, regulatory oversight, and public interaction to help safeguard environmental and public health.

Position Hourly Range:

$23.83 - $35.84/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available

• 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

Typical Duties:

• Implements the industrial wastewater-sampling program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and established standard operating instructions (SOIs).  Understand the different sampling methods, including composite and grab sampling techniques.  Sets up, operates, and programs auto-samplers to collect samples inside manholes and other locations.  Sampling may require the collection of bacteriological, organic and inorganic chemistry, and radiological samples.

• Responsible to develop and maintain and maintains sampling schedules to ensure wastewater monitoring requirements are performed in a timely, efficient, and legally defensible manner, considering SOIs, industrial user permits, state and federal requirements, and efficient routes.

• Conducts on-site analyses for pH, temperature, conductivity, and other tests as needed.  Collects a variety of wastewater samples in appropriate containers with appropriate preservatives, giving consideration to sample collection requirements including holding times, and appropriate techniques.  Transports samples under chain of custody, using appropriate transporting conditions, to the designated facility for analysis.

• Collects samples from locations in major and minor roadways.  Observes safety requirements and understands the placement of safety cones, use of personal protective equipment such as safety vests, safety shoes, gloves, and basic traffic control.

• Coordinates sampling and testing procedures with contract laboratories, including receipt of appropriate containers for specific analyses, labeling, and suitable preservatives for the intended testing.  Maintains an inventory of sufficient spare sampling containers to respond to on-demand sampling requirements and accidental breakage.

• Keeps complete and accurate records for all samples collected, the results of field analysis, preservation method, dates, times, laboratory used, sample number, and observations for potential problem solving in accordance with established SOIs.

• Cleans and maintains equipment for sampling and analysis.  Calibrates equipment in accordance with SOIs.  Maintains complete and accurate records for quality control and potential litigation.

• Reviews laboratory reports and industrial user self-monitoring reports.  Enters data into industrial user database for historical records.  Identifies violations of regulatory limits and violations of sampling and analytical procedures, and relays issues to senior staff for enforcement determination.

• Prepares information relative to sewer rate billing for analytical results and flow data.

• Under the direction of management conducts inspections of commercial businesses or other sewer users for compliance with the wastewater control ordinances and established SOIs.  Following a pre-set format, produces detailed and accurate inspection reports.  Informs management of any changes or deficiencies for appropriate action.

• May be requested to train co-workers in wastewater sampling requirements and SOIs.

• Conducts field investigations when potential or actual problems are identified.  Records complaints and follow-up investigations.

• May be requested to respond to questions and/or concerns, investigate, and provide technical assistance to customers and industrial/commercial sewer users.

• Responsible for researching new technology and instruments that contribute to sampling and monitoring improvements.

• Maintains positive and professional interactions with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent, with classwork in math, science, or other environmental studies, and two (2) years of work experience related to wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, relevant customer service, or similar. Post-high school training or education related to science, general chemistry, or environmental compliance may be substituted for one year of work-related experience.

• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of basic principles of math, chemistry, mechanics, and general science.

• Ability to learn basic laboratory procedures, and ability to analyze, review, and understand laboratory data and reports.

• Ability to use a computer to input and retrieve data, develop, and follow route and set schedules.

• Ability to organize data, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and track tasks accurately. 

• Computer experience and demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Proven ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various City locations.  Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited college in environmental or applied science, engineering, or a closely related field.

• Basic knowledge of industrial processes.

• Basic knowledge of database management. 

• Ability to learn to write basic business correspondence.

• Working knowledge of chemistry, algebra, physics, and environmental regulations.

• Ability to speak Spanish or other second language.

Working Conditions:

• Moderately heavy physical activity, requiring incumbent to lift weights of up to 45 pounds or more in difficult working positions.  Must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for moderate periods.  Moderate exposure to heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.  Exposure to corrosives and acids, as well as biological and radioactive agents.  Exposure to raw sewage and toxic industrial waste.  Exposure to health and occupational hazards.

• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements, including entering data into a terminal, PC or other handheld device.

• Subject to shift work and possible overtime hours.

• Moderate exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.

Career Ladder:

• To be eligible for advancement to the Pretreatment Program Senior Sampler, incumbents must demonstrate satisfactory job performance in addition to meeting all established minimum job qualifications. Career ladders are subject to availability of funds, and approval by the Department Director and Human Resource Management.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
 

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION HOURLY RANGE

$23.83 - $35.84   

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40