City of Tacoma · 18 hours ago
Source Control Representative
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40.35/hr - $49.04/hr
2+ years expThe City of Tacoma is recruiting for the position of Source Control Representative in the Environmental Compliance section of the Environmental Services Department. This role involves conducting inspections, managing compliance with environmental regulations, and providing technical assistance related to wastewater and stormwater management.
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Responsibilities
Identify and inspect local industries subject to Federal, State and local storm water and wastewater discharge regulations; evaluate discharge sampling analysis, issue wastewater discharge permits and monitor industries to assure compliance with applicable wastewater discharge regulations; NPDES regulations and storm water Best Management Practices; initiate enforcement action as required
Assure commercial, industrial, and residential users are charged the appropriate Wastewater Management user charge for treatment of effluent discharge; review sampling and testing reports and establish appropriate charges; update computer billing system records to assure proper billing; notify users of unusual wastewater characteristics and assist in determining corrective action as necessary
Investigate the source or sources of toxic or non-compatible discharges to the storm water and wastewater sewer systems; contact the responsible industry(s) and provide technical assistance to determine alternative waste disposal practices; monitor and record types of waste disposed of at the central wastewater treatment plant
Provide information to customers regarding wastewater and storm water management utility charges; notify users of rate updates as necessary
Respond to, investigate, document, and provide technical assistance to other governmental agencies with the containment and clean-up activities following pollution spills
Review commercial plans, engineering reports, proposed plans and specifications for wastewater treatment and oil removal systems; issue approvals as appropriate
Investigate damage claims resulting from sewer back-ups, storms and storm water flooding and other sewer-related problems
Participate in special projects as required
Contact or communicate with various departments, governmental agencies and outside organizations and agencies and general public to coordinate activities and to provide and receive information or services as required
Prepare and maintain a variety of departmental files, records and reports to assure efficient operation
Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machinery in the routine performance of duties
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in business, science or engineering
Two years of experience in an environmental, scientific or ecological field, investigating and resolving customer concerns
Valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter
Must obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter
Principles and terminology regarding wastewater treatment and transmission
Principles and terminology regarding storm water management
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Record-keeping techniques
Operation of a computer terminal
Oral and written communications skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Federal, State and local codes, regulations, laws, procedures and ordinances as applied to wastewater treatment and transmission and storm water management
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Basic research methods
City organization, operations, policies and objectives
Basic principles of chemistry
Industrial and commercial inspection policies and procedures
Microsoft office software
Safety rules and regulations
Perform technical work related to the investigation, coordination and resolution of various programs regarding wastewater management
Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machinery
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Read, interpret, apply and explain applicable codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Maintain records and prepare reports
Issue discharge permits according to established guidelines
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Resolve complex customer service problems and complaints
Work independently
Plan and organize work
Company
City of Tacoma
City of Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kipling Morris
Chief Operating Officer
Carol Wolfe
Business Services and Workforce Partnerships Manager
Recent News
Tacoma News Tribune
2024-02-21
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