Compliance Investigator

About the role

The City of Amarillo is seeking exceptionally organized, knowledgeable, and courteous professional for the position of Compliance Investigator in support of current operations and future development of key permitting compliance for our Industrial Pretreatment and Stormwater Management programs. Persons applying for this position will be responsible for inspection activities associated with operation and maintenance of our TPDES permits. This person will support teamwork through extensive training of regulatory prescribed monitoring of conditions impactful of environmental health and safety. This person will support the community and public health by completing thorough and diligent inspections of activities that would cause an increase in pollution contribution to publicly owned treatment works and local waterways through runoff of stormwater events belonging to the City of Amarillo. This position is considered weather essential personnel. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Inspections and Investigations o Assists the Permit Compliance Manager in conducting industrial inspections as needed, assuring all permitted industries remain in compliance with the City permit. o Performs storm water inspection activities between users of the MS4 and the city. o Conducts thorough investigations of accidental and illegal spills, environmental pollution problems, treatment plant upsets, and complaints. o Assists in coordinating pretreatment inspection activities between industries and the city. o Provides information for and assists in the preparation of reports, enforcement letters and proceedings. o Conducts Liquid Waste Hauler inspections, ensuring all EPA and TCEQ requirements are met. - Sampling and Monitoring o Monitors industrial and stormwater discharges for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. o Performs all aspects of the storm event and Local Limit sampling plans. This includes typical after hours work at the established outfalls. o Performs field inspections and sampling. o Collects and preserves wastewater samples taken from permitted industries on a monthly basis, as required by the EPA and TCEQ. o Samples all City area Playa Lakes in the long-term Environmental Laboratory Playa Lakes Monitoring Program established as perpetual in 1971 by City Management. o Repairs and maintains all sampling equipment. - Internal Support o Assist the Compliance Coordinator in preparing monthly and semi-annual scheduling of routine sampling, including local limits, playa lake, storm event, and regulated industry sampling. o Records monthly influent and effluent streams for both of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants. o Records routine industrial and stormwater sampling results. o Coordinates with laboratory support personnel. o Assists in the preparation and submittal of monthly industrial billing reports. o Is a core member of the City of Amarillo's Household Hazardous Waste program, collecting, inventorying, and disposing of waste items routinely. o Assists the Compliance Coordinator in the preparation of the Annual Storm water and Pretreatment program reports, submitted to TCEQ. o Assists with building and other facility maintenance. - Professional Development o Remains up to date on categorical requirements, new parameter and monitoring schedules and new and proposed regulations of concern to both programs. o Remains up to date on new sampling requirements and procedures. o Reads applicable portions of the Federal and Texas Registers to stay current with Pretreatment and Storm water regulations. o Assists with the preparation of and coordination of pretreatment and storm water permits issued by the City, State, or EPA. - Approves purchases up to $3,000 without approval from supervisor. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience in water, wastewater, stormwater, or a related field. Experience operating a treatment plant is preferred. HAZWOPER, First Aid and CPR certification is required within 90 days of employment. Must work to obtain a "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate. Requires being on call for Storm Event Sampling, and Hazardous Waste Response. Valid Texas Driver's License required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Must maintain a working knowledge of various federal and state environmental regulations, principles, and procedures. - Ability to operate flow meters and automated samplers. - Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools. - Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing. - Strong verbal and written communication skill. - Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. ADA PROFILE Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employ