Classified Ad Title:
Wastewater Pretreatment Specialist - EXAM

Post Date
11/18/2020

Expiration Date
2/16/2021

Details:
JOB TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: $22.92 - $31.63 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 11/09/20
CLOSING DATE: 11/23/20 11:59 PM
DEFINITION:
Under direction, is responsible for serving as a technical specialist regarding wastewater
pretreatment regulations and programs; performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the
duties that may be performed.)

-Inspects commercial, industrial, and residential facilities to determine appropriate sewerage service charges in accordance with City ordinances;
-Reviews accounts of industrial facilities to ensure the appropriate industrial user classification is assigned and related charges are assessed;
-Conducts industrial audits and inspections to ensure conformance with the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and Industrial Pretreatment Regulations/Wastewater NPDES permit;
-Provides technical support in accordance with MS4 NPDES permit and Wastewater NPDES permit monitoring requirements; initiates and conducts discharge sampling and enforcement activities;
-Oversees the trucked waste disposal site to ensure waste haulers are properly disposing of hauled wastewater in accordance with authorization;
- Inspects auxiliary metering systems, pits, existing plumbing, and backflow prevention devices for compliance to division regulations;
-Investigates water leaks for potential sewer adjustments;
-Works with company representative and customer service office to resolve sewer billing adjustments at permitted industrial facilities;
-Prepares recommendations for manager's approval to increase or decrease charges for permitted facilities in order to recover costs associated with treatment of industrial wastewaters;
-Advises building owners or managers where auxiliary meters should be located or ways to correct meter malfunctions;
-Inspects underground storage tank remediation sites for compliance with state and local laws regarding suitable discharge points to the sanitary sewer system;
-Completes records and logs regarding daily activities; prepares written reports as necessary;
-May collect samples of industrial wastewater and stormwater discharges in conjunction with special projects or investigations to be analyzed at surveillance laboratory.

Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience reading, utilizing, inspecting, installing or repairing utility related meters or devices, wastewater operations, wastewater pretreatment monitoring, or solid waste activities.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Comments:
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Applicant and Employees Services Unit at (614)
645-8301.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100%, covering Reading Comprehension, Problem Identification, English Usage and Grammar, Mathematics, Map Reading, Meter Reading, and Sewer Systems, Plans, and Safety.

The exam is expected to be administered in mid-December 2020. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a preemployment
drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination.

The certification process will be: Ten Point Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/.



APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.columbus.gov/civilservice
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-8300
meccard1@columbus.gov

Employer:
City of Columbus