Pretreatment Specialist

Posting number: 23-00656

Department: Public Works, Water

Division: PreTreatment

Job classification: Pretreatment Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

Performs inspections of industrial and commercial establishments to assure compliance with
local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Performs various Public Works Department
customer service-related duties

Examples of duties

• Performs industrial and commercial inspections. Completes inspection reports.
• Responds to industrial and commercial user questions and permit requirements.
• Collects water/wastewater samples, prepares for laboratory analysis. Performs a wide variety
of analyses of water and wastewater.
• Maintains records as required.
• Issues notification of non-compliance including setting time limits for compliance.
• Disseminates information on types of pretreatment and other methods of compliance.
• Investigates complaints.
• Delivers exceptional customer service whilemanaging compliance for Industrial Pretreatment,
Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program, backflow prevention and stormwater pollution
prevention.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety
rules.
• Utilize sample equipment and field equipment.
• Prepare reports accurately and timely.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
• Presents a courteous and professional manner in all public interactions.

Qualifications

Work is performed in a standard office environment and throughout the city at utility treatment facilities and work sites.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, noxious fumes and
odors, electrical and traffic hazards, and inclement weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces,
climb in and out of trenches, and lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Fine manipulation with hands and
fingers to prepare samples.

Supplemental information

• Associate's degree in a related field OR High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• One (1) year experience in sample collection/analysis.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations in industrial pretreatment, fats, oil and grease,
backflow, and stormwater compliance.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of graphics, dimensional drawings, and plumbing details. Knowledge of computers and software
programs.
• Mathematical computation used to figure biological formulas and interpret analysis of water and wastewater
samples.
• Reading and interpreting work orders and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain professional relationships.

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Class C Wastewater Certification.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector Certification.
Experience substitution: Three (3) years of experience in wastewater pretreatment or stormwater compliance may be
substituted for the Class C Certification or Certified Stormwater Inspector Certification.