General Statement

Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager of Wastewater Treatment, the Pretreatment Coordinator will be responsible for development and administration of the City of Kyle’s federal/state Pretreatment Program with the goal to protect the wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plant and workers. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. This position is classified as essential personnel which may include returning to public works facilities or other city facilities during disasters and emergencies as directed by the Director of Public Works; and must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to Kyle.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers the implementation and operation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program in accordance with EPA and TCEQ regulatory requirements; reviews data to ensure permit conditions are maintained; monitors permit renewal data; updates as necessary.
• Surveillance monitoring, inspections, enforcement, and reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Inspects industries, and property for violations of the City of Kyle Wastewater Discharge Ordinance, to abate and control the discharge of pollutants into the City of Kyle’s sewer system and/or the environment.
• Oversees investigations of ordinance violations.  When compliance cannot be secured voluntarily, oversee the preparation of materials and reports to the Legal Department for the steps leading to the prosecution of the violations.
• Implements guidelines required by Federal and State regulations governing chain-of-custody protocol for Industrial Pretreatment Program and pollution abatement sampling, storage, and preservation.
• Interacts with industrial facility engineers and safety officers to assess operational processes, compliance with environmental regulations, and areas where additional pollution prevention measures may be needed.
• Manages FOG database of local businesses; adds and updates businesses, updates inspection schedules, maintains FOG hauler information, updates report forms, manages violations, manages pretreatment compliance, and coordinates with software vendor for maintenance and updates.
• Reviews new business permits and plans for required pretreatment; evaluates each business and corresponds with business contacts regarding pretreatment requirements; attends pre-development meetings.
• Reviews federal and state regulations for updated pretreatment requirements.
• Responds to calls for potential illegal discharges to sanitary sewers.
• Develops and provides public information on protecting the sanitary sewer and environment.
• Prepares technically based local limits studies and similar permit requirements.
• Maintains active wastewater surveys for each business to provide to TCEQ as requested.
• Monitors and reviews lab data of each treatment plant for incoming wastewater for potential illegal discharges.
• Works with wastewater staff to ensure incoming wastewater does not impact compliance at treatment plants.
• Assists management with budget preparation and cost estimates for Pretreatment.
• Prepare violation reports as needed that are non-compliant with TCEQ or city ordinances.
• Prepares reports required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for demonstrating permit compliance.
• Work with businesses to prepare and discuss long-term pre-treatment requirements to provide critical feedback regarding viability of various developmental projects.
• Represent the City during regulatory inspections, both planned and unannounced.
• Responsible for the preparation and training of employees in the use of safety equipment required for field sampling and all appropriate safety requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of two years of college.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Sciences, or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in industrial pretreatment or closely related experience.
• Class “C” Wastewater Treatment or Class “II” Wastewater Collections License issued by TCEQ is preferred.  
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.
• This position will require an individual to have above average technical writing skills and a strong background in regulatory compliance. 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of TCEQ and EPA rules governing wastewater collection and treatment.
• Knowledge of MS4 program governing the protection of the stormwater system.  
• Requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.
• Prior experience with pretreatment program implementation, compliance with federal/state environmental regulations, familiarity with electronic instrumentation, environmental assessment, and industrial processes experience
• Experience with compliance sampling methodologies, sample processing, sample custody, and field work related to environmental assessments.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment processes utilized in chemical and biological laboratory analysis. Knowledge of basic chemistry and principles, practices, protocols and methods for wastewater testing and analysis. Knowledge of sampling techniques and proper and environmentally safe methods for transfer and analysis of chemical and biological samples. Knowledge of local, state, and federal water quality criteria, water pollution regulations, and occupational safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including: Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction plans.
• Ability to interpret laboratory reports.  
• Written Communication – Able to read and interprets written information. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Verbal Communication - Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. 
• Must be able to address and diffuse difficult situations. 
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Organizations Support – Follow policies and procedures; develop and maintain standard operating procedures as needed. 
• Judgment – Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently; ability to multitask various job assignments efficiently. 
• Quantity – Meets productive standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability –    Follows   instructions, responds   to   management    direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: 
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 115 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.   
 
Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.