Pretreatment Inspector

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for a Pretreatment Inspector.  Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement, the Pretreatment Inspector conducts routine operation of the industrial pretreatment program to ensure the safe and effective operation of the wastewater collection and treatment system.  The person in this position must be familiar with collecting samples in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, part 136, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local pretreatment regulations.  Must conduct all inspections of all industrial users within the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater System adhering to pretreatment regulations.  An Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science and two (2) years of experience in industrial pretreatment, is required.  Rhode Island Grade II Operator’s License preferred.

Application Deadline:     Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Weekly Rate:     $969.81 to $1,044.58 per week          [M71]

Classification:     Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Hours of Work:     40.0 Hours

Examination Date:   Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

                                 Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room

                                 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           Pretreatment Inspector

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Wastewater Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade M71  /  40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement, the Pretreatment Inspector conducts the day-to-day routine of the pretreatment program to ensure the safe and effective operation of the wastewater collection and treatment system, and protect the safety and the health of workers by ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local pretreatment regulations, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects and collects samples using established written procedures from all Industrial Users within the Woonsocket Wastewater System.
• Collects samples from the Collection System within the participating communities.
• Observes all safety procedures when conducting inspections and collecting samples.
• Responds to investigate any chemical spills and any report of non-compliance.
• Replaces Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement in his/her absence.
• Conducts surveys for new industries.
• Investigates discharge violations which may include sampling of key locations in the system.
• Surveillance of industries and assisting other enforcement agencies.
• Makes reports and keeps records by using the computerized record keeping system.
• Enters and processes all Pretreatment data on the Division computer utilizing the data base management program.
• Assists the Deputy Superintendent for enforcement in issuing permits and billing industries.
• Answers inquiries in person and over the telephone.
• Obtains quotations and prepare and process billing for the division.
• Prepares all reports related to Pretreatment.
• Prepares payrolls, requisitions and claims.
• Performs any clerical work as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology or related science, or a high school courses in Chemistry and Biology, and two (2) years of experience in Industrial Pretreatment.  Desirable to possess a Grade II Operator’s License.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Familiar with collecting industrial samples in accordance to 40CFR part 136 including but not limited to creating legal chain of custody and sample preservation.  Ability to conduct inspections on all industrial users within the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater system to ensure compliance with pretreatment regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of USEPA Industrial Pretreatment regulations, and usage and maintenance of pretreatment equipment.  Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the general public in person and on the phone.  Possesses good reporting and record keeping abilities.  Thorough knowledge or ability to train on computer programs such as Microsoft Office.  Complete knowledge of bookkeeping, office practices and general knowledge of the organization as well as general operations of city government.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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 required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer