Compliance Monitoring Technician I

City of Ocala

  • Ocala, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • $41,600–$54,970 Per Year

Highlights

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Numbers & Facts

LocationOcala, FL
Salary$41,600–$54,970 Per Year

Description

Compliance Monitoring Technician I

Salary

$41,600.00 - $54,970.00 Annually

Location

110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

100705

Department

Water Resources

Opening Date

10/26/2026

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Description

This is a responsible detailed technical position. Collects samples from commercial/industrial water and sewer customers, keeping detailed, accurate records. Establishes and maintains good public relations. Enforces and upholds the Citys ordinances and state regulations. This position exercises independent judgment out in the field. Report to Department Director or Designee.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Technical: Conducts general site inspections. Compiles reports for various recipients of sampling and analysis. Interprets reports for various purposes including but not limited to the determination of compliance status. Uses mathematical formulas and spreadsheets for data entry. Attend and complete required seminars and certification courses and accumulate operational time for "C" Industrial Pretreatment License.
  • Chemical Analysis: Conducts and interprets basic and complex chemical analysis on environmental samples. Conducts analysis for various quality control / quality assurance measures. Mixes and prepares chemicals and maintain accurate logs and records. Forwards analytical results to proper recipient.
  • Sampling/Inspecting: Collects water and commercial/industrial wastewater samples. Collects samples from various locations to be used to establish city and state compliance status. Proper decontamination of equipment. Determines appropriate method of sample collection. Programs auto samplers to include calculations for flow meter adjustments. Follows accurate detailed criteria, which are defined for preservation of various types of samples. Maintains detailed documentation of sample collection methods and conditions. Establishes proof of commercial/industrial compliance status. Conducts site inspections to establish compliance status for commercial/industrial customers.
  • On-Site Testing: Technicians are required to travel to various locations. The technician will determine the proper equipment to be used and which analysis to be performed on samples. Equipment may have to be programmed manually on site. He/she calculates and determines proper amounts of water to be purged and/or collected using well depth measurements and data or commercial/industrial flow rate information.
  • Customer Service: Communicates with commercial/industrial customer on-site, phone and/or email to educate business owners on reducing over-strength sewage flows. Also includes public relations, involving visits to various industries for meetings regarding compliance issues, sampling and laboratory analysis. Communicates with other Compliance Monitoring Technicians and supervisor concerning commercial/industrial customer compliance with the city ordinances, codes, and state regulations. Communicates with operational staff at the water and wastewater treatment plants regarding compliance with state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Plus 6 months related experience or training.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • FDEP "C" Wastewater License preferred.
  • FIPA or FWPCOA "C" Industrial Pretreatment License preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest.

Supplemental Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Funds, Property & Equipment Responsibility:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Limited responsibility with regard to specific assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and which would not only affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved, but would also affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a slight degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Light mental demand. Operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to carry out predetermined procedure or sequence of operations of limited variability. Operations requiring intermittent attention to control machine or manual motions.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create minor confusion, delay or expense to correct the situation.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS

Not indicated.

OTHER SKILLS

Not indicated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance

We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance

For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance

We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center

The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance

Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRIs, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance

Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park

Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off

The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan

All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs

The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement

All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.

01

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida Drivers License prior to employment?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

03

How many years of related experience or training do you possess?

  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more

04

Do you possess a FDEP "C" Wastewater License?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you possess a FIPA or FWPCOA "C" Industrial Pretreatment License?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you understand that you must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest if you are hired?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:

08

I understand that all information I provide regarding my background, education, certifications, licenses, and work history is subject to verification once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. I further understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information, or the omission of relevant information, may be grounds for disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, or dismissal from employment if discovered after I begin work.

  • Yes
  • No

09

I understand that, as a condition of employment with the City of Ocala, I will be required to review and electronically sign a Policy and Consent form related to the Lytx in-vehicle safety system. I understand that this consent includes acknowledgment of the collection and use of video, audio, location, and, where applicable, biometric data for safety, compliance, and operational purposes. I further understand that on my first day of employment, an email from noreply@lytx.com will be sent to my City of Ocala employee email address with instructions, and that the form must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of my official start date.

  • Yes
  • No

10

Have you provided a complete employment and education history covering the past ten (10) years, or dating back to high school graduation, whichever period is shorter, within your NeoGov application and/or master profile? Please note: Resumes are welcome; however, they do not substitute for a completed application. Applications that do not include the required employment and education history, or that are otherwise incomplete, will be rejected and will not be considered for further review.

  • Yes, I have provided a complete employment and education history and understand that incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • No

Required Question

Employer City of Ocala

Address 110 SE Watula Ave

City Hall, 3rd Floor

Ocala, Florida, 34471

Phone 352-629-8359

Website https://www.ocalafl.gov/

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