Pretreatment Manager

1 Position available

DESCRIPTION
Pretreatment Manager is responsible for developing
and implementing the City of Lufkin's Industrial
Pretreatment Program in compliance with local,
federal, and state regulations. Must be familiar with
the TCEQ-approved City of Lufkin Pretreatment
Ordinance and must recommend changes as needed
to comply with changing federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science,
  chemistry, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater
  treatment, environmental compliance with
  federal/state/local environmental regulations,
  and industrial processes.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state
  regulations related to pretreatment programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using environmental compliance
  software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Possesses a Class "C" Wastewater Operator
  License.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License at time of
  placement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of wastewater chemistry, treatment
  processes, and technologies is essential for
  evaluating industrial discharges and ensuring
  they meet regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of water quality standards and the
  parameters used to measure and assess water
  quality, such as BOD (Biochemical Oxygen
  Demand), pH, TSS (Total Suspended Solids), etc.
• Knowledge of proper sampling techniques,
  laboratory analysis, and data interpretation to
  assess the quality of wastewater discharges.
• Ability to identify compliance issues, investigate
  their root causes, and develop effective solutions
  to address them.
• Ability to assess the environmental and health
  risks associated with different pollutants and
  discharges.
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly
  and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective
  working relationship with other staff members
  and the public.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Manage and oversee the operation of the
  pretreatment program, including scheduling
  industrial wastewater sampling, testing, and
  analysis, issuing wastewater discharge permits,
  notices of violations, compliance orders, and
  penalty assessments as required.
• Ensure industrial users are compliant with their
  wastewater discharge permit requirements
  based on analytical sampling results, monthly
  discharge monitoring reports, inspection findings,
  and permit application contents.
• Perform annual on-site industrial inspections and
  prepare written reports containing the findings.
• Review and evaluate industrial pretreatment
  permit applications, site plans, and schematics,
• Perform annual industrial waste surveys to
  identify new sources of commercial waste and
  update THE Master List of industrial users.
• Assist in development and updating of technically
  based local limits for industrial pollutants.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, industrial
  users, and internal stakeholders to address
  compliance issues and resolve conflicts.
• Have a working knowledge of portable sampling
  equipment, collection procedures and techniques,
  preservatives, holding times, methods, chains-ofcustody, etc.
• Coordinate with other City departments to
  complete projects and assist in the annual budget
  proposal for the pretreatment program.
• Conduct quarterly and annual stormwater
  inspections and sampling of the WWTP facility
  and annual employee stormwater training.
• Supervise pretreatment technician and
  coordinate their work schedule.

This position is an essential service position and will
require providing services during emergency
situations.

PAY
$51,000 to $57,000 DOE

REPORTS TO
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time