Job: Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Water and Wastewater Division Manager this position ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations by overseeing the Town of Telluride and Town of Mountain Village pretreatment program. This position will also collaborate with the Town of Mountain Village Public Works director as it relates to Mountain Village compliance and oversight of the program. This role includes program management, inspections, sampling, enforcement, public outreach and coordination with various stakeholders.

• Regular Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Grade 50
• Salary Range: $66,675 - $93,345 DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance and Program Management

• Oversee the pretreatment program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Develop and update the Fat, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program to minimize grease build up in sewer lines
• Assist in the development of local limits for industrial pollutants
• Manage permits for high industrial and commercial users, including application reviews, renewals and compliance
• Conduct annual industrial surveys to identify new sources of commercial waste
• Use pretreatment software to manage records, prepare reports and track compliance
• Review applications for new sanitary sewer connections, including participating in development review, identifying potential impacts of new development, and proposing appropriate compliance measures
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, and the public
• Perform other duties as assigned

Inspections and Monitoring

• Inspect industrial and commercial facilities for regulatory compliance, including reviewing records and conducting field sampling
• Coordinate and perform inflow and infiltration (I&I) remediation efforts, including flow monitoring
• Assist with closed circuit television (CCTV) sewer inspections to assess infrastructure conditions
• Use field testing equipment and evaluate laboratory results with accuracy
• Set up autosamplers, collect samples, analyze data, and prepare reports to ensure permit monitoring requirements are met
• Recommend and monitor remediation actions as required by state authorities

Enforcement and Outreach

• Issue notices of violation and compliance schedules to address non-compliance
• Conduct public outreach and coordinate educational programs with schools and community groups to promote water qualify and pollution prevention Educate and collaborate with industrial and commercial users to resolve non-compliance issues
• Initiate enforcement actions, including penalties and permit/user fee assessments.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports

Safety

• Review and enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Utilize and enforce the use of Town provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in areas with heightened risk
• Oversee Best Management Practices programs for commercial establishments
• Work safely to prevent accidents
• Perform duties as WWTP Operator, when required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):

At least two (2) years of experience in a technical or research-related position in wastewater operations. A Bachelor's degree in a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Familiarity with state and federal reporting requirements, such as NPDES or similarly regulated activities, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of: Pretreatment principles and practices; federal, state, local water pollution control laws and regulations; chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences related to water pollution; techniques for field and laboratory testing for pollutants and effluents; regulatory agency procedures and reporting requirements; best practices for project management and financial analysis.
• Skill in: effective communication (verbal and written); problem solving and critical thinking; customer service, time management, multi- tasking; organization and prioritization; attention to detail; working collaboratively and independently without supervision; positive interpersonal and public relations; flexibility; conflict resolution; decision making; maintaining composure in stressful situations; leadership; delegation.

Environmental Factors: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Work in all weather conditions and may encounter grease, oils, slippery surfaces, odors, poor lighting, and confined space entry and heights. This position requires travel to various municipal buildings and offsite locations using a Town vehicle; may need to be available for after hours for emergencies.

Physical Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits, stands, walks, reaches with hands and arms, stands, stoops, kneels, bends, climbs, crawls, crouches, talks and hears over the phone, radio, and in person. The employee may lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Strong sense of smell required to fulfill job duties effectively.