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Job Description Position:

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Technician FLSA:

Non-Exempt Department:

Utilities -

Water, Wastewater & Engineering Schedule:

Flexible scheduling based on department needs; position subject to after-hours and emergency call-in.

Reports To:

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager Positions Supervised:

None Job Summary Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Technician will ensure residential and commercial adherence to City policies/ordinances as well as TCEQ compliance regarding environmental issues. Roles & Responsibilities Performs bacteriological sampling at TCEQ-required sites in an accurate and timely manner. Maintains adequate inventory of analyzer parts, sampling supplies, and equipment for field analysis. Assures compliance with State and Federal regulations concerning laboratory methods and procedures. Enforces and executes the oil and grease program and backflow prevention program; conducts grease trap inspections and offers compliance assistance to facilities that have expired backflow testing. Monitors water quality in the distribution system and storage tanks in an accurate and timely manner. Inspects, cleans, and maintains chlorine monitors on all storage tanks. Maintains sampling equipment and field logs, and ensures calibration of equipment. Performs analyzer troubleshooting and repairs as needed; conducts weekly analyzer preventative maintenance. Performs annual testing on City-owned backflow prevention assemblies to ensure TCEQ compliance. Prioritizes assigned duties and accomplishes them in a timely and accurate manner. Works in a cooperative and professional manner with other departments when the need for field analysis occurs. Assists in coordination of special sampling events with water and wastewater departments. May assist the Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager with inspections of pretreatment customers. Continues educational training. Other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations governing water and wastewater. Knowledge of treatment techniques for water and wastewater functions. Knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques. Ability to read, interpret, and understand material such as Federal, State, and Local regulations, engineering specifications, etc. Good knowledge of safety practices and procedures in the operation of water and wastewater treatment and laboratory techniques. Considerable organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to work independently. Physical Requirements Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to climb in and out of workplace vehicles/equipment. Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties. Must be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds. Hearing, vision, and smell must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely. Environmental Conditions Majority of work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. Two years' experience in performing water and wastewater treatment duties. Must have, or be able to acquire within six (6) months, a BPAT License from TCEQ. Must have, or be able to acquire within six (6) months, a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License. Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

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