Industrial Compliance Specialist I, II, or III

Industrial Compliance Specialist I JOB SUMMARY   Assists in performing industrial pretreatment inspections, data collection and related work to protect NEORSD’s wastewater treatment system through implementation of its Industrial Pretreatment Program and Mercury Program to ensure compliance. Conducts business programs inspections including Sewer Service Charge Based on Usage of the Systems (SSCBOUTS), Surcharge Program, Non-Discharge Status (NDS), and Temporary Discharge Permits to ensure appropriate billing.

Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Inspects industrial and commercial businesses in support of the Sewer District’s Industrial Compliance Program to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local discharge regulations. Evaluates industrial users’ production, operation and maintenance practices related to waste discharged to the sewer system.

Collaborates with company contacts to conduct interviews and convey regulatory requirements. Reviews regulations as they apply to industrial users and proposes permit requirements. Drafts and issues Temporary Discharge Permits. Reviews and comments on industrial discharge permits. Installs various types of sampling and monitoring equipment such as but not limited to automatic samplers, flow monitoring devices and pH data loggers.

Compiles data. Collects and preserves samples of discharges for chemical, physical and bacteriological parameters. Prepares sampling paperwork, including chain of custody, labels, laboratory analysis sheet, sample request forms, and tracking and monitoring forms. Evaluates analytical data, industrial user’s self-monitoring reports and permits to assess compliance with regulations and local limits.

Performs data analysis as needed. Assists in the development of local industrial user discharge limitations. Enforces Industrial Pretreatment Program rules and standards, identifies violations of pretreatment activities and regulations, drafts letters of compliance and notices of violation to industrial users. Takes appropriate enforcement action in accordance with the District’s Enforcement Response Plan.

Prepares equipment and supplies to be available for assignments. Ensures materials and equipment are in proper working order. Troubleshoots and finds solutions to equipment problems. Sees that equipment is given proper care and arranges for required service Conducts inspections for initial and periodic surcharge, Sewer Service Charge Based on Usage of the System (SSCBOUTS), direct bill, Non-Discharge Status (NDS) determinations, water leaks, and issuing/monitoring Temporary Discharge Permits to ensure compliance with Code of Regulations and appropriate billing.

Reviews special billing reports for accuracy. Works with customers and Sewer District staff to resolve billing issues. Drafts customer reimbursement. Inspects dental facilities, hospitals and industrial facilities to assess their contribution of mercury to the Sewer District’s wastewater treatment system. Provides support to implementation of the Sewer District's Mercury Program and NPDES permit compliance.

Prepares clear and concise facility inspection reports. Communications investigation results verbally and through written reports and presentations. Documents activities and findings. Compiles and collates information. Files records and reports and enters data into electronic information management systems. Designs maps, charts and graphs using appropriate computer software. Responds to and investigates environmental emergencies with potential to impacts to Sewer District assets and/or employees as alerted by requests from the Sewer District’s On-Scene Coordinator.

Participates in the District Drone Program conducting cinematography, photography, modeling, asset inspection, environmental monitoring or aiding external agencies. Roles may include, but are not limited to, pilot, visual observer, video and photo e