Engineering Technician - Industrial Waste Control

About the Department

Position Duties

• Coordinates technical work and acts as liaison between City departments, other local and state government agencies, contractors and the public, relating to water and sewer utilities and construction projects. Performs, coordinates, and administers other utility-related programs as required. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of personnel responsible for sampling and monitoring wastewater generated by industrial and commercial users. Diagnoses and troubleshoots complex sewer-related problems. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work assignments to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations. Operates, calibrates, and maintains sampling and flow monitoring equipment; performs field analyses including, but not limited to pH and chlorine testing. Collects, preserves, and documents wastewater samples using approved methods and protocols for pollutants such as cyanide, mercury, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants of concern. Investigates and tracks unusual or non-compliant conditions at wastewater facilities or in the collection system to initiate corrective action(s) as needed. Inspects project sites while acting as construction inspector and participates in field surveys. Conducts inspections of grease interceptors at food service establishments; performs follow-up inspections to verify installation of required equipment or completion of corrective measures Utilizes existing GIS maps and as-builts. Collaborates with other departments to support public outreach initiatives and community education related to wastewater management and environmental protection. Occasional duties of preparing and managing work schedules of other Technicians and Specialists.
• Coordinates technical work and acts as liaison between City departments, other local and state government agencies, contractors and the public, relating to water and sewer utilities and construction projects.
• Performs, coordinates, and administers other utility-related programs as required.
• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of personnel responsible for sampling and monitoring wastewater generated by industrial and commercial users.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots complex sewer-related problems.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work assignments to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains sampling and flow monitoring equipment; performs field analyses including, but not limited to pH and chlorine testing.
• Collects, preserves, and documents wastewater samples using approved methods and protocols for pollutants such as cyanide, mercury, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants of concern.
• Investigates and tracks unusual or non-compliant conditions at wastewater facilities or in the collection system to initiate corrective action(s) as needed.
• Inspects project sites while acting as construction inspector and participates in field surveys.
• Conducts inspections of grease interceptors at food service establishments; performs follow-up inspections to verify installation of required equipment or completion of corrective measures
• Utilizes existing GIS maps and as-builts.
• Collaborates with other departments to support public outreach initiatives and community education related to wastewater management and environmental protection.
• Occasional duties of preparing and managing work schedules of other Technicians and Specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education andExperience: High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience with a comprehensive understanding of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment processes, including applicable monitoring technologies, or in construction work. Experience in the technical field is preferred. Wastewater collection and/or Wastewater Treatment Process. Proficiency in sampling, collection, preparation, and preservation techniques for a wide range of wastewater pollutants of concern, including but not limited to cyanide, mercury, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Familiarity with regulatory standards and environmental compliance related to wastewater sampling and inspections Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices and techniques of engineering, utilities design and minimum technical standards; thorough knowledge of engineering maps and records; some knowledge of the basic principles of engineering; ability to reduce, interpret and apply field notes in complex technical duties; experience using Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software applications, including geographic-based information programs; ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees,publicandprivateofficialsandthegeneralpublic;detail-orientedperson,workswellin a group/team environment; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; good written and verbal communication. Ability to work on-call rotation. Research skills a plus. Physical Requirements: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to25poundsofforceandoccasional exertion of up to50poundsofforce;workregularlyrequiresspeaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms-length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Other Qualifications

• Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid US Driver's License . Possession of, or ability to obtain the following professional certifications: North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade I within 2 years of hire North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade II within 3 years of hire

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid US Driver's License .
• Possession of, or ability to obtain the following professional certifications: North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade I within 2 years of hire North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade II within 3 years of hire
• North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade I within 2 years of hire
• North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium Certification Grade II within 3 years of hire

Benefits

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 401a Contribution (employee match not required) Bus Pass Program Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Suggestion Program Family and Medical Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Group Health Insurance Group Dental Insurance Jury Duty Leave Life/Accidental Death Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Military Leave Paid Holidays Promotion from Within Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC) School Leave Shared Leave Short-Term Disability Insurance Sick Leave Training Vacation Leave Wellness Program The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

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