Environmental Technician

Description

Under general supervision, performs inspections, sampling, monitoring and reporting of industrial, commercial and domestic wastewater collection systems, private on-site wastewater treatment facilities, grease interceptors and sand / oil interceptors; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local discharge regulations; and performs other related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned to ensure excellence in customer service.

• Inspects, samples, monitors, reports and assists with the enforcement of the sewer use ordinance and pretreatment regulations.
• Identifies and inspects industrial, commercial and food service facilities for compliance with the sewer use ordinance and pretreatment regulations.
• Maintains and enters information into the pretreatment information management system.
• Collects and compiles data, generates reports and maintains files for audits, samples and inspections.
• Responds to complaints regarding commercial, industrial, food service facility and other wastewater discharges; initiates follow-up inspections and prepares draft enforcement recommendations.
• Contacts customers to discuss sampling results and / or problems; handles customer requests (internal & external) in person, by telephone and may use specialized equipment in investigating requests and resolving complaints.
• Investigates and traces sources of illegal discharges and sewer odor complaints entering the wastewater collection system.
• Assists with the implementation, enforcement and continued development of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program, as required.
• Inspects grease interceptors, verifies grease interceptor clean out and hauling records and issues grease interceptor inspection reports.
• Assists with the education of customers, septage & grease waste haulers and grease equipment manufacturers with regard to the Decatur Utilities’ FOG Program.
• Assists with the resolution of conflicts as necessary during the enforcement of the sewer use ordinance and pretreatment regulations.
• Establishes effective working relationships with public, local industries, local businesses and other city departments and public agencies.
• Audits customer owned wastewater meters to ensure compliance with Decatur Utilities’ Wastewater Metering Procedures.
• Researches and keeps current on pertinent information and development in environmental compliance and all regulatory changes pertaining to wastewater systems.
• Maintains and updates system records and drawings using computers or manually.
• Must comply with all Decatur Utilities safety policies and procedures and facility established safety policies and procedures when interacting with customers.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Educational Requirements

Experience Requirements

Other Requirements

Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in the greater Decatur, Alabama area to more than 30,000 customers. The more than 190 employees who make up the DU family are dedicated to providing safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and to meet the needs of our customers.