Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the City of St. George Pretreatment Coordinator, enforces requirements contained in
Industrial User (IU) discharge permits; conducts field inspections and investigations of FSE discharges in
support of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program in accordance with federal, state, and SGRWRF (St.
George Regional Water Reclamation Facility) requirements and regulations; complies data and generates
detailed reports for submission to the SGRWRF Pretreatment Coordinator; and serves as the primary liaison
between the SGRWRF and IU’s using the sanitary sewer system.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only
and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Performs routine field inspections and investigations related to FSE and Industrial User (IU)
discharges into the SGRWRF sanitary sewer system to determine compliance with pollution control
standards and regulations.
2. Conducts research on facility ownership, sewer maintenance history, televising reports, and
rehabilitation recommendations.
3. Prepares reports of investigations and inspections as required under federal, state, and local
regulations and agreements and provides quarterly report summarizing activities
to Pretreatment Coordinator.
4. Reviews information and analyzes data collected from investigations and inspections for compliance
with applicable regulations.
5. Reviews explanations for the occurrence of violations and evaluates plans of corrective measures to
determine their adequacy to prevent future violations.
6. Prepares detailed case summaries on IU-related violations to support the City legal staff in the
prosecution of civil environmental offenses and damage recovery suits.
7. Provides technical support and assistance to local environmental and health officials responding to
environmental incidents involving SGRWRF sanitary sewers.
8. Utilizes, maintains, and calibrates monitoring equipment to collect samples during monitoring
activities of Industrial Users and the SGRWRF’s sanitary sewer system.
9. Meets with senior representatives of industrial and commercial facilities, trade organizations.
10. Prepares correspondence (internal and external) in support of program needs and those of upper
management.
11. Testifies in court hearings and trials related to enforcement actions.
12. Prepares computer-aided design drawings, diagrams, and flow charts of Industrial User processes and
treatment systems.
13. Reviews plumbing plans for installation of grease abatement technologies and makes
recommendations as necessary.
14. Performs IU sampling such as setting and retrieving samplers, taking grab samples and cleaning and
maintaining sampling equipment.
15. Responds to and investigates complaints of sanitary sewer overflows and recommends enforcement
action as necessary.
16. Reviews and interprets FSE and IU monitoring records to determine compliance with Pretreatment
Ordinance requirements and local regulations.
17. Compiles and evaluates data and prepares records and reports, and maintains data within the
database, Cityworks and FOG BMP.
18. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Moderately physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy weights. Intermittent sitting,
standing, and walking. Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, odors, dust, fumes,
and health and occupational hazards under controlled safety conditions. May be exposed to acids and
corrosives as well as biological and radioactive agents during on-site inspections of commercial and
industrial businesses. Exposure to raw sewage and highly toxic industrial waste. Intermittent exposure to
stress as a result of human behavior. Travel to other City departments, schools, businesses and on-site
inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial businesses.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of college coursework in chemistry, biology,
environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field. 1 year of experience working in
pretreatment, wastewater or a related field and the ability to interpret and implement environmental laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures governing or related to pretreatment and industrial waste sampling.
(Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for education.)
License and/or Certifications:
• Inspector I – Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Inspector II – Career progression; moves to Inspector II after 1 year working in City of St. George
Pretreatment, successfully executing the essential functions of the Inspector I position and receiving a
Performance rating of 3.5 or higher on their most recent performance evaluation and will therefore be
eligible for progression. Must receive supervisor approval verifying their ability to perform sampling
procedures independently and demonstrate the ability to review plans accurately and independently for
approval.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of:
• City Inspect and Business License processes preferred.
Ability to:
• Knowledge of chemistry as it relates to environmental issues.
• Review engineering plans for grease abatement technology, installation operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial food service establishment (FSE) fats, oils, and
grease (FOG) control and industrial processes.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing or related to
pretreatment and industrial sampling.
• Enforce pollution control laws, rules, and regulations with firmness and impartiality in a potentially
hostile environment.
• Work effectively with government officials, industrial and commercial representatives, consultants,
City employees, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Read and write in English at a business level.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position is open until filled. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.