Pretreatment & Source Control Supervisor

Inland Empire Utilities Agency
$133,985.28 - $163,248.28 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, California, Chino
6075 Kimball Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
THE POSITION: THE OPPORTUNITY: Are you an experienced pre-treatment and source control professional who is interested in working at an Agency that is recognized for leadership in technology and water management? Would you like to supervise and mentor a team of professionals engaged in inspecting, monitoring, and enforcing the standards for industrial and commercial pretreatment processes? The Agency is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to join our team as a Pretreatment & Source Control Supervisor. In this critical role, you will oversee compliance with local, state, and federal discharge requirements and monitoring pollutant concentrations in the industrial dischargers to protect Agency facilities, and the Agency's recycled water, groundwater recharge and biosolids programs. To thrive in this position, you'll need excellent verbal and written communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a history of working with various stakeholders to accomplish goals. This role could be an ideal match for you if: You are an attentive and engaged mentor who wants to contribute to the success of the team. You are highly organized and have a knack for creating efficiencies and streamlining processes. You have great written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working with other departments to accomplish tasks. You value contributing to and maintaining an open work environment committed to teamwork, mutual trust, and respect. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) serves approximately 935,000 residents in western San Bernardino County and is proud of our reputation of promoting greater water supply reliability through significant contributions to a diverse regional water supply portfolio, including water from stormwater capture, recycling and reuse, and imported water supplies. The Agency continues to be fully committed to ensuring long-term success for the region by leading the way in water resource management, environmental sustainability, and providing essential sanitation services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner while safeguarding public health and promoting economic development. Here are a few ways the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is committed to helping you feel your best, work your best, and live your best while working with us: A pension through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances to go towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance Competitive vacation, floating holiday, and sick time in addition to 12 agency paid holidays Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year Basic life insurance coverage provided Wellness Stipend of $500 per fiscal year 457b Deferred Compensation Contribution Interest free loan for a computer purchase up to $3,000 This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Monday, December 23, 2024. Applicants who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. There is one (1) vacancy in the Planning & Resources Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list. Salary Range: SU 185 FLSA: Exempt Probationary Period: 12 months Under general direction, plans, organizes, schedules, supervises and reviews the work of the Pretreatment and Source Control Inspection group responsible for administering the Agency's pretreatment program ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal discharge requirements and monitoring pollutant concentrations in the industrial dischargers to protect Agency facilities, and the Agency's recycled water, groundwater recharge and biosolids programs; assists in the development of policies and procedures to ensure the Agency's compliance with all federal, state and local pretreatment regulations and program requirements, oversees and assists in the development of multi-jurisdictional pretreatment agreements, capacity contracts and ordinances to ensure compliance with state and federal standards; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: A Pretreatment & Source Control Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff engaged in the monitoring, and enforcement of permitted industrial users in the Agency's pretreatment program. The classification requires advanced levels of professional training/experience and certification as a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade III initially, and a Grade IV within one year of appointment. Duties and responsibilities are broad in scope and are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Work and results are reviewed through management review, inspection and analysis of records, reports, and program performance. Work involves significant accountability and independent decision-making responsibilities requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in achieving results and coordinating the work with other Agency departments and external industries and other agencies. Employees in this class typically report to the Manager of Environmental Services and supervise the work of Pretreatment and Source Control Inspectors. The Pretreatment and Source Control Supervisor is distinguished from the Manager of Environmental Services in the incumbents in the latter class has management responsibilities for the full Environmental Services Unit and has broader financial planning, recordkeeping, and administration duties. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Plans, assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned unit objectives; provides input to the annual budget; makes purchases and other expenditures in accordance with Agency procedures and monitors performance against the annual budget; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports. Interviews and participates in selecting new group, unit, and/or department staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; with management concurrence, implements the progressive discipline process to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Agency human resources policies and labor contract agreements. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the group's, unit's, department's, and Agency's mission, objectives and values regarding teamwork, mutual trust and respect; applies best practices and quality assurance processes to assigned areas of responsibility; enforces the maintenance of safe working conditions and ensures safe work practices are followed by staff. Supervises, plans, prioritizes, assigns, inspects, and participates in the work of assigned staff responsible for activities that ensure regulatory compliance of industrial pretreatment programs across the Agency service area consistent with the Regional Wastewater Ordinance, Regional Sewage Service Ordinance or Regional Sewage Service Contract; develops and implements plans and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance; directs the inspection, monitoring and enforcement of wastewater discharge permits from all Agency customers for three collection systems for reclaimable and non-reclaimable wastewater. Selects appropriate level of enforcement action and conducts Compliance Hearings with non-compliant industries, determines penalty amount, coordinates with the Manager of Environmental Services to communicate with Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to discuss findings or recommendations, and responds to RWQCB and environmental Protection Agency (EPA) audits. Process industrial wastewater discharge permit applications for new and existing industries to establish pretreatment requirements and effluent discharge limits for industry and other point sources discharges; writes discharge permits along with associated fact sheets and monitoring requirements; and performs customer service function related to discharge permits. Acts as Agency liaison for the pretreatment and source control program with member agencies, industrial and commercial facilities and regulating entities; responds to and resolves complex and controversial issues; provides detailed technical information; performs public outreach programs; presents and participates in meetings of other agency, governmental and community commissions, boards and committees. Assists in the negotiation of revised wastewater disposal agreements with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts for the use of Non-Reclaimable Wastewater System (NRWS) and assists in the allocation of Capacity Rights Agreements with NRWS customers; monitors and assesses billing for the non-reclaimable system and Brine Line. Directs and prepares the completion of a variety of mandated reports for submission to regulatory agencies including monthly, quarterly and annual Pretreatment Program reports for the NRWS, Brine Line and Regional Wastewater Systems; reviews all inspection reports, draft permits, toxic organic management plans, slug discharge control plans and letters prepared by Agency inspection and engineering staff prior to submission or delivery; prepares audit reports. Assists Manager of Environmental Services and Manager of Facilities and Wastewater System Programs Operation in responding, investigating, reporting and remediation of non-compliance occurrences such as recycled water release and sanitary sewer overflow. Prepares and coordinates a variety of work reports and records; attends meetings; schedules and maintains mandatory training records for section staff; represents the section/department with other divisions, departments, utilities, and agencies. Plans, organizes and directs special projects across a wide range of issues, as assigned. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science or wastewater treatment operations, business or public administration, and at least six years of progressively responsible environmental compliance and pretreatment and source control program management or inspection experience, at least two of which were at a lead or supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program. Annual certification for CPR, First Aid, HAZWOPER First Responder per OSHA requirements are required at time of appointment and during the course of employment. A Grade III California Water Environment Association Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate is required, and a Grade IV is required within one year of appointment. KNOWLEDGE OF: Theory, principles and practices of engineering that relate to wastewater and water treatment/distribution facilities and infrastructure. Advanced principles and practices of industrial pretreatment and source control systems and processes, wastewater treatment, collection systems, and operations. Principles and practices of manufacturing processes as sources of industrial wastewater and their effects on the wastewater treatment process. Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards related to water, wastewater, recycled water, sanitary sewers, stormwater and industrial pretreatment. Applicable ordinances, codes, procedures, and practices regarding areas of assignment. Organization structures, administrative processes and key contact personnel in all member and regulatory agencies affecting the Agency's pretreatment and source control program. Operations of all Agency industrial customers and their pretreatment resources/practices. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision with an organization-wide perspective. Principles and practices of organizational and culture change. Principles and practices for budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records. Safety policies, practices, equipment, and supplies applicable to the work. Practices and techniques of sound business communications. Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to environmental regulatory compliance. Agency human resources policies and labor contract provisions. ABILITY TO: Lead people in a manner that promotes accountability, employee engagement, staff development, respect, and collaboration. Supervise the performance of staff by coaching for performance. Effectively and professionally work with a diverse group of staff and community members. Plan, supervise, assign, train, and evaluate staff in monitoring, compliance concepts, and enforcement program and work procedures for the Agency's Pretreatment Program. Prepare and administer the pretreatment and source control budget and anticipate future budgetary needs. Understand, interpret, explain and apply complex federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and policies to ensure Agency compliance. Perform difficult technical research and analyze regulatory compliance and technological changes that may impact the Agency's Pretreatment Program; evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action. Prepare and direct the preparation of detailed, accurate reports and correspondence to all required regulatory entities. Set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Represent the Agency effectively in dealings and negotiations with myriad individuals, businesses and government agencies. Operate a computer using standard business and engineering software, and a variety of complex computer software programs and databases related to the area of assignment. Exercise high interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Agency units, member agencies, industries in the service area, all regulatory bodies and others. SELECTION PROCESS: All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. "The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".