Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator

The City of Easthampton is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator position within the Department of Public Works (DPW) Wastewater Division. This position performs skilled technical and administrative work related to the monitoring analysis and testing of wastewater treatment processes. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing operating and maintaining laboratory equipment performing quality control procedures and ensuring accurate documentation of test results. Additional related duties are performed as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Benefited 40 Hours Per Week

Starting Salary: $28.94 - $33.56 Per Hour

KEY DUTIES

• Conducts inspections and sampling of industrial users and facilities to evaluate industrial processes waste handling and wastewater discharges for compliance with regulations and permitted limits.
• Collects analyzes and interprets wastewater samples including testing for BOD TSS COD pH temperature color and surfactants; evaluates outside laboratory results.
• Prepares and submits required EPA and DEP reports; maintains inspection records and prepares notices of violation compliance reminders and follow-up correspondence.
• Oversees quality assurance and quality control procedures ensuring laboratory testing data collection and reporting meet established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains plant laboratory according to regulatory standards including scheduling required testing ordering supplies coordinating laboratory services and ensuring laboratory procedures are followed.
• Monitors wastewater treatment operations and pump stations conducts laboratory testing responds to alarms and assists with general plant operations as needed.
• Provides laboratory coverage during employee absences holidays and scheduled weekends approximately every fourth week as operational needs require.
• Attends scheduled Pretreatment meetings and performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Associate Degree in chemistry environmental technology or a related field; 3 - 5 years experience in municipal industrial wastewater treatment operations or environmental laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License
• Grade 6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License
• OSHA 10 Certification

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who wish to be considered may submit a completed application to the Human Resources Department at the Municipal Building 50 Payson Avenue Easthampton MA 01027 or email it to on or before the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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