ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Western Virginia Water Authority $26.65 United States, Virginia, Roanoke Sep 08, 2026

JOB

POSITION

Environmental Programs Specialist Division:

Water Quality

Status:

Non-Exempt

Grade:

107

Job Code:

326

Reports to: Environmental Programs Engineer

Date:

07-01-07

Revised Date:

04-01-22

Last Reviewed Date:

04-01-22 SUMMARY OF JOB

Completes any necessary inspection/analytical technique related to assigned and

applicable regulatory programs relating to Wastewater collection and treatment.

Completes Industrial Pretreatment/Septage Hauling permit/Restaurant Fats Oil and

Grease (FOG)/I&I property/Land Application farm sites/storm water/fire protection

inspections. Maintains inspection reports and prepares summary reports of findings.

Coordinates/schedules laboratory sampling, reviews laboratory results and enters

laboratory data into the computer. Issues Notice of Violation to non-compliant

industries. Tracks Notice of Violations, laboratory reports, and Letters of Violation.

Researches industries/facilities in service area to complete inspections on and

compiles all information. Associate's degree in Science/Engineering supplemented

by course work in Inspections plus two (2) or more years of related work

experience. Must complete/pass the following courses within 2 years of

employment: Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I, Industrial Waste Treatment,

Volume II, Treatment of Metal Wastestreams, Pretreatment Facility Inspection,

Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 1 and

Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume

II ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

• Oversees and manages assigned Specialty areas of program responsibility.
• Manages inspection schedule of permitted industries, real estate, restaurant FOG
  inspections, land application field inspections, other assigned programs.
• Inspects both private and public buildings for illegal storm/ground water
  contributions to the sanitary sewer system.
• Completes Industrial Pretreatment inspections by completing visits to permitted
  facilities verifying and documenting the basic facility information.

Reviews and

documents information with the responsible contact person at the facility to

determine the nature and materials involved in facility sewer discharges.

Documents the inspection including describing the industrial process, location of

drains and chemicals or materials reasonably expected to be present in sewer

discharges, company procedures for chemical management and use, and listing

the chemicals that may be able to reach the sanitary sewer.

• Completes Restaurant Fats Oil and Grease (FOG) inspections by completing
  visits to permitted facilities and verifying and documenting the basic facility
  information.

Reviews and documents information with the responsible contact

person at the facility to assess the management of FOG at the facility.

Documents the inspection including describing the FOG sources, location of

Grease interceptors, assessment of condition, and verifies disposal records for

interceptor maintenance.

• Completes Land Application inspections by completing visits to permitted farms
  and verifying and documenting information for crop type, field loadings, and
  other regulatory requirements. Documents the inspection.
• Completes Septage Hauling permit inspections by completing visits to permitted
  facilities and verifying and documenting the basic facility information.

Reviews

and documents information with the responsible contact person at the facility to

assess compliance with the Septic Hauler permit. Documents the inspection

including regular review of discharge manifests to determine compliance with

permit requirements and the Rules and Regulations of the Authority.

• Operates computer in maintaining the records of defects and preparing
  necessary reports.
• Researches industries and facilities in the Service area through various data
  bases, phone books, and visual observations of new businesses to complete a
  survey, which is a federal pretreatment requirement and compiles all
  information. Investigates other sources which may be a facility which requires
  inspection / inclusion in any of the other inspection programs.
• Maintains inspection reports and prepares summary reports of findings.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory sampling and reviews laboratory results
  and enters laboratory data into the computer for each industry.
• Issues a Notice of Violation to the industry if industry in non-compliant. Notifies
  laboratory of the need for re-sampling (applicable to Pretreatment Permit
  Holders).
• Tracks Notice of Violations, laboratory reports, or Letters of Violation by due
  dates.
• Conducts safety, storm water, fire safety for Wastewater Operations. Completes
  and distributes reports after inspections.
• Coordinates with other personnel in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Responsible for insuring that both the daily and reoccurring maintenance on
  equipment is performed.
• Coordinates with and advises the public on daily or emergency functions.
• Subject to 24 hour on call.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the work of others in the assigned Specialty program. Assists in

interviewing, hiring, and training new Environmental Program Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
• Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for
  assigned area.
• Ability to think logically and comprehend data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules both within the Authority and for
  facilities where activities such as inspections occur.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and customers orally or in writing
  as necessary.
• Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
• Ability to identify problems and/or conflict and seek management assistance in
  dealing with problems and/or conflicts.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Rules and Regulations, safety
  rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
  in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear
  concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
  other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good
  attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely
  manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned
  and/or scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Science or

Engineering, supplemented by course work in Inspections plus two (2) or more

years of related work experience or combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license with no more than six (6) demerit
  points prior to employment.
• Must complete/pass the following courses from the University of Sacramento
  Water Programs within 2 years: 1.

Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I 2. Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II 3. Treatment of Metal Wastestreams 4. Pretreatment Facility Inspection 5. Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 1 6. Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume

II PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
  walk, stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
  arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
  stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee is also subject to exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Employee is also subject to uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions.
• Employee is also subject to dusty conditions.
• Employee is also subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts.

GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in

this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties

or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:

• WVWA application
• Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
• Reference checks
• Interview with WVWA management team
• Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test
• A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
  performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
  WVWA application
• Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
  applying for the position