W/R Environmental System Protection Specialist

Fayetteville Public Works Commission • Full-time • Fayetteville, North Carolina • 1w ago

Description

Job Summary:
The W/R Environmental System Protection Specialist is responsible for compliance and enforcement of the pretreatment, cross connection control, and bulk water/temporary hydrant use programs in the Water Resources Division. Duties include monitoring commercial, industrial, residential, and bulk water accounts for compliance with regulations and permits; conducting field inspections and investigations; performing routine field sampling of water and wastewater; evaluating results for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; recommending operational and installation changes; completing written reports; providing information to the public on environmental regulations and engineering issues; using a computer database to generate periodic reports on compliance rates; investigating reports of ordinance violations; responding to complaints; reviewing plans for proposed construction projects; providing technical assistance to architects, engineers, and plumbers; testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies; and driving and operating vehicles in performing work assignments. The position operates under general supervision and is subject to on-call 24-hour availability.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Adheres to safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Monitors commercial, industrial, residential, and bulk water accounts for compliance with regulations and permits.
Conducts field inspections and investigations for compliance with regulations.
Performs routine field sampling of water and wastewater.
Evaluates results of inspections and sample collection for compliance with regulations.
Recommends operational and installation changes.
Completes written reports.
Provides information to the public on environmental regulations and engineering issues.
Uses a computer database to generate periodic reports on compliance rates.
Investigates reports of ordinance violations.
Responds to complaints.
Reviews plans for proposed construction projects.
Provides technical assistance to architects, engineers, and plumbers.
Tests and repairs backflow prevention assemblies.
Drives and operates vehicles in performing work assignments.
Performs related work as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Good knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and equipment used in wastewater treatment, collection systems, water treatment, distribution systems, basic plumbing, cross connection control, and pretreatment.
Knowledge of State, Federal, and local environmental regulations including Pretreatment, NC Plumbing codes, Cross Connection Control Ordinance, and the Sewer Use Ordinance.
Good knowledge of backflow assemblies’ operation and application.
Skilled in using tools, equipment, and materials utilized in installation, inspection, repair, and testing of backflow prevention devices.
Skilled in sample collection methods, techniques, and holding times.
Skilled in use of various water quality test equipment.
Skilled in operating computers and applicable software.
Ability to read and interpret site maps and blueprints.
Ability to compile, input, maintain, and retrieve data.
Ability to generate and maintain reports and records.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, plumbers, the general public, and all levels of employees.

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field and one year of pretreatment, cross connection control, or related experience; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and coursework in reading blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings, and a minimum of five years of experience working in/for a utility distribution system or in piping system installations, with administrative support responsibilities; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as defined above.

Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Within 18 months of employment in this position, must obtain a North Carolina Pretreatment Certification, Grade I WWTP Operator Certification, and Cross Connection Control System Operator Certification.

Physical Requirements: