Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Compliance Technician (Civil Service)
Job
City of Sioux City
Lewis, IA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
36
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
JOB The Wastewater Treatment plant (WWTP) is seeking a WWTP Compliance Technician to join our team. Under guidance and direction of the WWTP Operations Supervisor or WWTP Pretreatment Manger, Compliance Technician conduct compliance monitoring and site inspections. Perform laboratory analysis as part of our Industrial Pretreatment and Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) program.
The Compliance Technician position follows a regular Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. The Wastewater Treatment plant operates 24/7, so occasional overtime may be required. This could include work outside normal hours such as evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on operational needs. Our employees are required to reside within 30 miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other adjoining states; Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Join us!
Completes the setup of portable samplers for the collection and evaluation of Sister City discharges to track and monitor compliance with their 28E Discharge Agreements.
Conducts collection system sampling and analysis for source identification and control of pollutants.
Completes site visits/inspections at commercial and/or industrial contributors.
Makes enforcement recommendations pertaining to the compliance of the Pre-treatment and FOG Programs.
Makes recommendations for program development and budget.
Addresses inquiries and problems from industrial and storm water users and handles citizen concerns and complaints regarding the industrial pre-treatment program.
Drafts, composes, mails and files copies of correspondence and reports to include inspections and compliance reports.
Performs data entry and tracking as required.
Completes initial inspection pertaining to odor complaints.
Completes collection system odor control monitoring.
Makes recommendations pertaining to enforcement and compliance of the Odor Control Program.
Monitors for compliance with the terms of discharge and industrial permits; conducts sampling, tests, inspections, and re-inspections to ensure compliance and/or violations have been corrected.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours; may be required to work evenings, weekends and holiday when the interests of the employer require.
May be required to temporarily act in the position of Laboratory Technician during their absence.
Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.
The Compliance Technician position follows a regular Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. The Wastewater Treatment plant operates 24/7, so occasional overtime may be required. This could include work outside normal hours such as evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on operational needs. Our employees are required to reside within 30 miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other adjoining states; Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid driver's license throughout the length of employment. Must obtain a State of Iowa Wastewater System Certificate Grade 1 from the State of Iowa within 24 months of hire and continue to progress through additional certification grades to support professional growth and advancement opportunities within the department. Alternatively, an equivalent level of certification or higher issued by another state may be accepted with written proof from the state of Iowa that such certification is transferable to the State of Iowa.Minimum Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited area college with an Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or math;orThirty-five (35) semester hours from an accredited college or university or a recognized trade school with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science or math with a grade of "C" or above, college transcript must be submitted at time of application;orAny equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.PREFERRED
Two or more years of previous experience in a water, wastewater, storm water, laboratory, or related environmental field.Join us!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Completes the setup of portable samplers for the collection and evaluation of collection system, storm water system, commercial and/or industrial contributors.Completes the setup of portable samplers for the collection and evaluation of Sister City discharges to track and monitor compliance with their 28E Discharge Agreements.
Conducts collection system sampling and analysis for source identification and control of pollutants.
Completes site visits/inspections at commercial and/or industrial contributors.
Makes enforcement recommendations pertaining to the compliance of the Pre-treatment and FOG Programs.
Makes recommendations for program development and budget.
Addresses inquiries and problems from industrial and storm water users and handles citizen concerns and complaints regarding the industrial pre-treatment program.
Drafts, composes, mails and files copies of correspondence and reports to include inspections and compliance reports.
Performs data entry and tracking as required.
Completes initial inspection pertaining to odor complaints.
Completes collection system odor control monitoring.
Makes recommendations pertaining to enforcement and compliance of the Odor Control Program.
Monitors for compliance with the terms of discharge and industrial permits; conducts sampling, tests, inspections, and re-inspections to ensure compliance and/or violations have been corrected.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours; may be required to work evenings, weekends and holiday when the interests of the employer require.
May be required to temporarily act in the position of Laboratory Technician during their absence.
Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.