Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler

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* Position Title:

** Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler
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* Job Description:

** Under the direction of the Pretreatment Program Coordinator, the Fats, Oils, and Grease Program Supervisor, or assigned wastewater discharge monitoring supervisor (collectively referred to herein as management) the incumbent implements the requirements of wastewater sampling program and coordinates activities with management and third-party analytical laboratory to maintain compliance with state-issued regulatory permits. Develops and maintains wastewater sampling schedules to ensure permit monitoring requirements are performed in a timely, efficient, and legally defensible manner.

Conducts on-site analyses, cleans and maintains equipment, and keeps accurate records. Conducts monitoring of commercial users and field investigations for compliance with the City’s wastewater control ordinances.

About the Position:

The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler plays a vital role in protecting Salt Lake City’s wastewater system and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position plans and conducts industrial wastewater sampling, performs on-site field analyses, and coordinates with certified laboratories to maintain legally defensible monitoring programs. The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Sampler conducts inspections, investigates compliance issues, maintains detailed records, and supports enforcement and billing activities—combining technical fieldwork, regulatory oversight, and public interaction to help safeguard environmental and public health.

Position Hourly Range:$23.83 - $35.84/hr based on qualifications and experience.
** This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
*** Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
* Paid vacation and personal leave
* 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
* Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
* A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
* Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
* Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:
* Implements the industrial wastewater-sampling program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and established standard operating instructions (SOIs).  Understand the different sampling methods, including composite and grab sampling techniques.  Sets up, operates, and programs auto-samplers to collect samples inside manholes and other locations.  Sampling may require the collection of bacteriological, organic and inorganic chemistry, and radiological samples.
* Responsible to develop and maintain and maintains sampling schedules to ensure wastewater monitoring requirements are performed in a timely, efficient, and legally defensible manner, considering SOIs, industrial user permits, state and federal requirements, and efficient routes.
* Conducts on-site analyses for pH, temperature, conductivity, and other tests as needed.  Collects a variety of wastewater samples in appropriate containers with appropriate preservatives, giving consideration to sample collection requirements including holding times, and appropriate techniques.  Transports samples under chain of custody, using appropriate transporting conditions, to the designated facility for analysis.
* Collects samples from locations in major and minor roadways.  Observes safety requirements and understands the placement of safety cones, use of personal protective equipment such as safety vests, safety shoes, gloves, and basic traffic control.
* Coordinates sampling and testing procedures with contract laboratories, including receipt of appropriate containers for specific analyses, labeling, and suitable preservatives for the intended testing.  Maintains an inventory of sufficient spare sampling containers to respond to on-demand sampling requirements and accidental breakage.
* Keeps complete and accurate records for all samples collected, the results of field analysis, preservation method, dates, times, laboratory used, sample number, and observations for potential problem solving in accordance with established…