INDUSTRIAL WASTE PRETREATMENT TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 7676

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class participates in a supervised in-service training program and is responsible for learning the duties involved with field and office activities of the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program. The incumbent receives training while assisting professional supervisors in performing investigations of commercial, industrial and institutional facilities to ensure compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations, New York State Environmental Conservation Law and Suffolk County Sanitary Code. As experience is gained, the incumbent receives assignments, which require more independent action and decisions. Professional supervisors review work continually. After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Industrial Waste Pretreatment Technician Trainee, the incumbent receives permanent competitive status as an Industrial Waste Pretreatment Technician without further examination. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in inspecting sites of commercial, industrial and institutional facilities to ensure compliance with county, state and federal pretreatment guidelines and requirements;

Receives training to review blueprints/engineering drawings for compliance with requirements and makes recommendations to engineers and company representatives concerning their industrial waste discharge;

Assists with report preparation relative to recommendations on inspections, and approval or disapproval of plans;

Assists in performing investigations to assure that sewage control treatment processes conform to those indicated on approved plans, and, when necessary, assists in the preparation of violation documentation directed to the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Coordinator;

Assists in performing industrial surveys of county owned sewer districts;

Assists at conferences with regulatory officials, general public, architects, chemists, contractors, plumbers, developers and other personnel on waste control problems;

Receives training to be able to respond to complaints and emergency calls dealing with illegal discharge and accidental spills;

Assists in the collection of wastewater and sediment for laboratory examination;

Assists in performing field tests on samples;

May attend conferences, seminars, or lectures on industrial waste control.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of biological or physical sciences; good knowledge of the processes and methods for waste control; good knowledge of the industrial processes and types of industries which give rise to hazardous wastes; ability to learn principles and procedures relating to the inspection of commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry; or a related field; or,

b) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, including at least 12 credit hours in biological or physical sciences, and two (2) years of technical experience on environmental projects; or,

c) Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of technical experience on environmental projects; or,

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a), b) and c).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Within one year of appointment, candidates must successfully complete the California State University/United States Environmental Protection Agency Pretreatment Facility Inspection Course.

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

07/02/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/2015