Pre Treatment Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

PRETREATMENT ANALYST - WWTP OPERATOR III / IV

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult technical laboratory chemistry work in a wastewater treatment plant necessary for the monitoring of municipal wastewater operations. Performs necessary pretreatment tasks.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs and oversees a variety of chemical, biological, and microbiological tests designed to produce safe operation of domestic and commercial waste treatment and water production. Work includes establishing work schedules and timetables, troubleshooting, maintenance of records and files in a state-certified laboratory. The employee is subject to hazards associated with wastewater and chemical work including exposure to electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for conformance to testing and reporting procedures and accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Operates a state-certified laboratory for the analysis of water and industrial and domestic wastewater; performs laboratory tests.
• Performs tests on industrial wastewater samples; coordinates test results with plant operations, personnel and industrial officials.
• Operates a microcomputer to analyze and track test results.
• Performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests and analysis of wastewater, raw and treated water samples to determine efficiency of treatment.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of solutions and reagents.
• Supervises and performs tests to determine pH, alkalinity, biochemical oxygen demand, total solids, volatile solids, settable solids, fecal coliform, metals, ad other tests.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals, solutions, and other laboratory supplies.
• Performs quality control program on equipment and supplies to assure reliable test results; maintains laboratory equipment in proper operating order; maintains state laboratory certification.
• Interprets laboratory tests and prepares required reports; consults with, informs, and advises plant personnel about controls to be used, defects found, or changes in treatment process; participates in problem-solving regarding process control; conducts methodology experiments to identify process control strategies.
• Coordinates contracted laboratory analysis; reviews results.
• Conducts distribution system sampling at multiple sites monthly and packages samples for contract laboratory analysis.
• Performs difficult technical work in the monitoring industrial waste and other operational duties in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Sets up sampling systems to monitor compliance of individual industries with their permit levels; communicates with industries concerning compliance and noncompliance; inspects industrial sites for compliance; maintains records and analysis program results; recommends changes in program to implement frequently changing regulations; monitors and records data for remediation sites.
• Coordinates laboratory analysis for pretreatment sample analysis, inspects results; generates information for surcharging when necessary.
• Interprets laboratory tests and prepares required reports; prepares headworks analysis, enforcement response plan, and other reports and records as required.
• Consults with, informs, and advises industrial officials about controls to be used, defects found, or changes in treatment process.
• Participates in updating ordinances, policies, and practices related to program; calculates charges for exceeding permitted limits.
• Calculates industrial permits using micro-computer; communicates and corresponds with industries, monitors industry performance in meeting permitted levels, assesses fines for noncompliance.
• Conducts oil and grease control program; works with restaurants to implement program; conducts inspections of grease traps; advises restaurant regarding program.
• Makes regular tours of plant and checks bar screens, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, chlorinators, and other equipment for proper functioning.
• Records data from various meters, gauges and dials; logs daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Performs standard laboratory chemical and biological tests.
• Performs general preventive and scheduled maintenance; assists on major maintenance and repairs.
• Fills various chemical tanks; starts and stops pumps.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Performs other treatment plant operations, as required.
• Performs routine building and grounds maintenance including cleaning, mowing, and painting, as assigned.

Additional Job Duties

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Desirable Education and Experience

Special Requirements

Ability to have or obtain Grade III / IV Wastewater Certification.

Salary (This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime)

$22.90 - $34.35 (hourly)

$47,627 - $71,440 (annually)