PRETREATMENT TECHNICIAN *

PRETREATMENT TECHNICIAN *

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Pretreatment Technician

SUMMARY:

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Environmental Monitoring Supervisor and the guidance of the Pretreatment Coordinator, is responsible for the sampling and analyses of industrial users in the City of Fort Smith for the purpose of determining compliance with the City's NPDES permits, Sewer Use Ordinance and the Pretreatment Program. The employee also performs on-site inspections of Industrial Users of the City's Publicly Owned Treatment works. Prepares written reports, collects water and wastewater samples, performs analytical tests, and keeps accurate records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned. Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

1. Maintain environmental sampling program through the scheduling and sample collection at approximately 40 industrial users, wastewater treatment facilities & storm water sites for the purpose of sampling discharges in order to determine compliance.

2. Analyze samples both in-field and in the City's laboratory for parameters such as; pH, temperature, flow, chlorine, and Oil and Grease.

3. Collect various environmental samples while maintaining proper "Chain-of-Custody".

4. Correlate and interpret results.

5. Compile results into reports and log results into a computer database.

6. Properly use and maintain all analytical and sampling equipment.

7. Maintain good Quality Assurance practices to insure validity of analytical results.

8. Maintain contact with low to mid-level industrial representatives as required for inspections, enforcement actions and to promote a good working relationship.

9. Required to operate city owned vehicle to collect samples from various locations.

10. Perform sample collection at wastewater treatment plants for biomonitoring, and priority pollutant analysis.

11. Participate in classes and/or attend conferences that are deemed necessary by the Environmental Monitoring Supervisor and/or Environmental Quality Program Manager.

12. Follow City, Utility Department, and Environmental Quality Program safety practices and guidelines at all times, including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment.

13. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Technology and/or a related field is required for this position. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Must possess one year experience in a water/wastewater laboratory or suitable combination of related experience and formal training is required.
• Knowledge of the correct analytical procedures to properly analyze a sample is necessary.
• Must possess a Class III Wastewater Operators License as issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or be able to obtain the license within two (2) years from date of employment.
• Must possess an Advanced Industrial Wastewater Operator License as issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or be able to obtain the license within two (2) years from date of employment.
• Knowledge of methods, principles, procedures, practices, terminology, and equipment/instruments used in performing treatment process control, NPDES, and industrial wastewater analytical testing and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of the City of Fort Smith Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance and state and federal regulations pertaining to environmental control.
• Knowledge of standard scientific methods, sampling techniques, and investigative procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as federal regulations, policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Ability to effectively communicate with industry representatives, employees, federal or state regulators. Ability to verbally communicate and provide excellent customer service.

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, percent, area, circumference, volume, and interpret graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to use math to compute needed statistics for compliance determination.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to understand in written, oral, or diagram form complex variables and analyze them and explain results to others. The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment in the department.

OFFICE PROCEDURE ABILITY:

The employee should also have knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge in the use of computers using Windows based word-processing, spreadsheet, and database application software.

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 must frequently stand, walk, talk and hear. Occasionally sit, use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision. Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also required.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic and poisonous chemicals, caustic and corrosive chemicals, biohazardous material, explosive and flammable chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical shock, radiation and vibration, and in high precarious places. The incumbent is also exposed to non-weather related wet, humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Working holidays, shifts and weekends is required.

Working overtime may be required.

Notice of Consent Decree Posting

The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas ("City") has entered into a Consent Decree in litigation with the United States of America and the State of Arkansas ("Consent Decree"). The Consent Decree was filed on April 6, 2015, in civil action 14-cv-02266-PKH, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Fort Smith Division. The Consent Decree and Consent Decree Modification are available for review or copying on the City's website where it may be found at https://www.fortsmithar.gov/government/departments/water-utilities/consent-decree

EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

This position requires the below screenings prior to employment:

• Criminal History Background Check
• Post Offer Drug Screen in accordance with the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment
• Motor Vehicle Record Check

Code : 20260183-1

Grade : GRADE 37

Posting Start : 10/23/2026

Posting End : 11/05/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.15

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