Pre-Treatment Coordinator - City - Oklahoma City : Job Details

Job Description$37.24 - $56.96 HourlyNote: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided. This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATIONThe Pretreatment Group manages the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program and the FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) Control Program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to protect the wastewater treatment infrastructure and the environment. The Pretreatment Coordinator oversees commercial and industrial wastewater discharge permitting activities, manages staff, including inspectors and samplers, and directs inspections and enforcement of pretreatment standards. The role also engages in public education efforts to minimize pollutants entering the wastewater system. Additionally, this position is critical for coordinating with industrial and commercial facilities to monitor discharge quality and implement best management practices. JOB SUMMARYThe Pretreatment Coordinator position is in the Wastewater Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports to the Wastewater Pretreatment Supervisor. The Pre-Treatment Coordinator is primarily responsible for participating in and overseeing staff activities involving the monitoring and evaluation of industrial wastewater disposal activities, practices, and facility operations. Essential job functions include: reviewing and submitting analytical data reports; overseeing purchasing activities for the work section; writing letters of citation concerning industrial waste discharge violations; evaluating and processing industrial waste discharge permits; and making written recommendations concerning changes to existing industrial wastewater regulations and ordinances. Work requires considerable local travel and contact with work section personnel, City and government officials, industrial/business representatives, etc., in order to exchange information concerning industrial wastewater disposal practices; and to enforce applicable rules, ordinances, and regulations governing the field of work. Duties performed require a thorough knowledge of the field of wastewater quality as well as management and supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. The employee's work assignments are both general and specific in nature and may be received in verbal and written form. Work products are subject to review by an administrative superior through conferences, staff reports, and observations concerning status of projects.Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the field of Wastewater Engineering.
• Knowledge of current and acceptable industrial wastewater concepts.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry relating to industrial wastewater.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing industrial waste control.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques, methods, and principles.
• Skill in reading and interpreting codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the field of work.
• Skill in communicating in verbal and written form using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to supervise and manage operations of a Wastewater Quality work section.
• Ability to enforce industrial waste control codes, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction standards, building blueprints and technical drawings.
• Possession of a Class A Water or Wastewater Lab Operator Certification, Class B Wastewater Operator Certification or Industrial Pretreatment Operator Certification.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of four (4) years' of hands-on experience in wastewater environmental compliance processes (examples: wastewater pretreatment operations, industrial pretreatment, wastewater permitting, fog control programs, etc.)
• Minimum of two (2) years' of experience in direct supervision of employees, including experience in growing, coaching, training, evaluating, and disciplining.
• Minimum of two (2) years' of combined experience in evaluating analytical data (examples: reviewing data reports, chain of custody, evaluating non-compliant analytical results, uploading data into data programs or applications, analytical testing)
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific field or at least six (6) consecutive years of relevant experience in roles involving complex regulations and safety protocols.

NOTE: The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Wastewater Operator, Class A Water or Wastewater Lab Certification, or Industrial Pretreatment Operator Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Wastewater Operator, Class A Water or Wastewater Lab Certification, or Industrial Pretreatment Operator Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.
• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
• Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily inside; subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time.
• Frequently outside with local travel required.
• Occasionally required to change work hours beyond normal quitting time.
• Occasionally required to work a varied work schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Occasionally exposed to chemical irritants such as chlorine, fluoride, and/or lime.
• Occasionally exposed to large concentrations of dust, toxic gases, and/or noxious odors.
• Subject to working around moving machinery.
• Exposed to steady and fairly loud noises.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision enough to read and draft written communications and inspect facilities and equipment at a moderate distance.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by telephone in a noisy environment.
• Mobility enough to move oneself from place to place when performing inspections.

OTHER DETAILSAttachments: Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) ###-####. If your rehire status has been coded Not Eligible, Eligible 3, or Conditional, you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment. If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIf you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-###-####. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.About UsOklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments-delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.About the TeamJoin our team and build a fulfilling career of public service in a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside talented, hardworking, and dedicated coworkers who provide essential services to thousands of residents and visitors every day. As a City of Oklahoma City employee, you will earn competitive pay, have job stability, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in your community. To learn more about our departments and the services they provide, go to okc.gov.