NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Source Control Representative
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40.35/hr - $49.04/hr
2+ years expThe City of Tacoma is recruiting for the position of Source Control Representative in the Environmental Compliance section of the Environmental Services Department. This role involves conducting inspections, managing compliance with environmental regulations, and providing customer service related to wastewater and stormwater management.
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Responsibilities
Identify and inspect local industries subject to Federal, State and local storm water and wastewater discharge regulations; evaluate discharge sampling analysis, issue wastewater discharge permits and monitor industries to assure compliance with applicable wastewater discharge regulations; NPDES regulations and storm water Best Management Practices; initiate enforcement action as required
Assure commercial, industrial, and residential users are charged the appropriate Wastewater Management user charge for treatment of effluent discharge; review sampling and testing reports and establish appropriate charges; update computer billing system records to assure proper billing; notify users of unusual wastewater characteristics and assist in determining corrective action as necessary
Investigate the source or sources of toxic or non-compatible discharges to the storm water and wastewater sewer systems; contact the responsible industry(s) and provide technical assistance to determine alternative waste disposal practices; monitor and record types of waste disposed of at the central wastewater treatment plant
Provide information to customers regarding wastewater and storm water management utility charges; notify users of rate updates as necessary
Respond to, investigate, document, and provide technical assistance to other governmental agencies with the containment and clean-up activities following pollution spills
Review commercial plans, engineering reports, proposed plans and specifications for wastewater treatment and oil removal systems; issue approvals as appropriate
Investigate damage claims resulting from sewer back-ups, storms and storm water flooding and other sewer-related problems
Participate in special projects as required
Contact or communicate with various departments, governmental agencies and outside organizations and agencies and general public to coordinate activities and to provide and receive information or services as required
Prepare and maintain a variety of departmental files, records and reports to assure efficient operation
Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machinery in the routine performance of duties
Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in business, science or engineering
Two years of experience in an environmental, scientific or ecological field, investigating and resolving customer concerns
Valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter
Must obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System.
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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