Description
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Hiring Range: $5,505 - $6,197 Monthly
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About the Position:
The Environmental Compliance Specialist will oversee and ensure compliance with industrial wastewater and water quality programs by inspecting Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and non-domestic wastewater sources. This position will manage permits, conduct field surveys, analyze water quality data and participate in utility program initiatives. The Environmental Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of wastewater treatment plants by identifying, controlling, and reducing pollutants in industrial wastewater.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About the Utilities Department:
The wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is responsible for managing and treating the city's wastewater. The Persigo wastewater treatment plant is the largest treatment works in the western rocky mountain region, with a capacity of 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd). This facility uses advanced technologies such as biotrickling filters for odor control, primary clarifiers, aeration basins, anaerobic digesters, UV disinfection, and an effluent diffuser to treat wastewater to a high standard.
The division has undertaken innovative projects such as developing renewable natural gas from wastewater treatment to be used as vehicle fuel, expanding treatment plant capacity, and developing biosolids beneficial reuse programs for the community.
The division is also responsible for maintaining and operating the extensive sewer network of the city and county, which includes over 600 miles of sewer lines and 26 lift stations. The 40 professionals in the wastewater division are organized into five teams: collections, operations, maintenance, laboratory, and industrial pretreatment. These teams work collaboratively to ensure that the city's wastewater is managed efficiently and effectively, with minimal impact on the environment.
Overall, the wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is committed to providing high-quality wastewater treatment services to the community, while also embracing innovative technologies and practices to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. At the City of Grand Junction, we are committed to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, and we believe that our wastewater treatment plant plays a critical role in achieving these goals.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. We are searching for professionals who share our values to join our organization.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Conduct inspections, sampling, and compliance assessments for Significant Industrial Users (SIUs).
- Oversee compliance policies to include industrial waste surveys, inspections and compliance for new and existing businesses.
- Inspect non-domestic sources of wastewater to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, regulations, and discharge permits.
- Administer waste hauler permits, evaluate applications, maintain communication with haulers.
- Interpret, explain and apply applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines governing industrial waste discharges and monitor and report requirements.
- Review septic waiver applications and evaluate site-specific factors to determine eligibility.
- Oversee Wastewater Utility Program Initiatives:
- Industrial Pretreatment Program
- Sector Control Policies
- SIU Management
- Waste Hauler Program
- Program Enhancement
- Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Program
- Monthly sampling events and data aggregation/analysis
- Wastewater Residuals Management
- Biosolids Disposal
- Beneficial Use Program
- Alternatives disposal management
- Biogas Program
- Septic Waiver Program
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
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here.Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- One (1) year of experience in wastewater, water treatment, natural or environmental science, biology, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry, or environmental engineering.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
