Environmental Compliance Specialist/ Pretreatment Inspector

The City of Elkhart is taking applications to be part of an award-wining team as a Environmental Compliance Specialist/ Pretreatment Inspector. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive team of environmental investigators working with our industrial customers to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations to protect our city's infrastructure as well as local rivers and streams. If you don't meet all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Pay is up to $57,400 annually.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Inspect and monitor industrial, commercial facilities, Food Service Establishments (FSE's) and dental facilities.

• Review site plans, plumbing plans and reports to determine completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable local policy, ordinances and federal regulations

• Draft and review industrial discharge permits and FOG certificates.

• Perform inspections, enter data and generate reports using a variety of software applications on mobile devices and desktop computers.

• Monitor for hydrogen sulfide, collect data and determine compliance.

• Enter data and generate reports using a variety of software applications on mobile devices and desktop computers.

• Prepare semi-annual invoices for all industrial pretreatment charges, fines and penalties for industrial users and FSE's.

Qualifications for this opportunity include:

• • Ability to be mobile in a variety of work environments including climbing steps, ramps, ladders and entry of confined spaces.
• • Must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to perform regular lifting and moving of materials to reach overhead, bend down, walk, climb or crawl to access and maintain equipment.
• • Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems and ability to solve algebraic and mathematic functions.
• • Ability to read and understand O & M manuals, safety policies, procedures and written instructions.

The City of Elkhart has an excellent benefits package. Paid time off benefits package including:

• 14 paid holidays
• Two weeks paid vacation after 90 days
• Paid sick time and bereavement
• Paid personal time after 1 year

The City of Elkhart also offers a very competitive medical benefits packages including:

• PPO or HSA Medical plan options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Salary continuance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Group Life & AD&D Benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Accident coverage
• Critical illness coverage

CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICE OF

Public Works

POSITION

Environmental Compliance Specialist/ Pretreatment Inspector

DEPARTMENT

Pretreatment

STATUS

Full-time

CATEGORY

Salary up to $57,400

FLSA

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Pretreatment Manager

DATE

2025

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Pretreatment Manager, Pretreatment Inspectors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the US EPA National Pretreatment Standards, City of Elkhart Wastewater Use Ordinance and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and monitor industrial, commercial facilities, Food Service Establishments (FSE's) and dental facilities.
• Review site plans, plumbing plans and reports to determine completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable local policy, ordinances and federal regulations
• Draft and review industrial discharge permits and FOG certificates.
• Perform inspections, enter data and generate reports using a variety of software applications on mobile devices and desktop computers.
• Monitor for hydrogen sulfide, collect data and determine compliance.
• Enter data and generate reports using a variety of software applications on mobile devices and desktop computers.
• Prepare semi-annual invoices for all industrial pretreatment charges, fines and penalties for industrial users and FSE's.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Pretreatment Team to establish monitoring and inspection assignments.
• Maintain industrial samplers and grease control device testing equipment.
• Use a variety of computer software such as WORD and EXCEL to prepare letters and mailings as well as calculate program charges.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up monitoring and inspections.
• Maintain industrial samplers and grease control device testing equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Driver's License.
• A minimum of three (3) years of industrial pretreatment experience with strong references may substitute for educational requirements.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 3 (three) years, Indiana Department of Environmental Management Class B Municipal Operator's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Industrial pretreatment experience preferred.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS

• Ability to be mobile in a variety of work environments including climbing steps, ramps, ladders and entry of confined spaces.

• Must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to perform regular lifting and moving of materials to reach overhead, bend down, walk, climb or crawl to access and maintain equipment.

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems and ability to solve algebraic and mathematic functions.

• Ability to read and understand O & M manuals, safety policies, procedures and written instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Wastewater environments present chemical, biological and physical hazards.
• Employees must be able to wear and use a variety of personal protective gear to prevent exposure to these hazards.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures.

DRUG TEST REQUIRED

The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.

POLICY STATEMENT

• The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.