Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

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DEPUTY SUPERINTENDEN FOR ENFORCEMENT

Under the direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement ensures that all wastewater and wastewater by-products conform to the limits as set forth by local, state and federal regulations.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  supervising Wastewater department personnel, assisting in the preparation of yearly budgets, managing all funds are they relate to pretreatment issues, coordinating required sampling and testing program, ensuring the integrity of test results, responsible for complying with OSHA and Hazmat regulations and other duties as required.  A high school diploma, or GED equivalent is required in addition to one (1) to three (3) years of previous experience in industrial pretreatment or municipal wastewater positions.  In addition, the person in this position must have a thorough understanding of industrial pretreatment regulations, strong record keeping and management skills, and must also be customer service oriented.

Application Deadline:    Friday, January 31, 2025

Weekly Rate:     $1,374.93 to $1,474.20 per week

Classification:     Local 3851/Professional and Technical

Hours of Work:     40.0 Hours

Examination Date:    Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

                                   Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room

                                   169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed, and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Wastewater Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade T16A / 40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 3851/Professional and Technical

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement conducts all functions relating to ensuring that all wastewater and by‑products generated by the Industrial and Commercial Users conform to the limits set in the Pretreatment Regulations.  The Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement will compile, categorize, update our listing of industrial and commercial facilities, and establish and monitor a sampling program to ensure compliance is being met, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Commission’s Pretreatment Program and regulate industrial and commercial users to ensure compliance with all program requirements.
• Manages the program, supervising all related personnel, being responsible for fulfilling all state and federal requirements.
• Assists the Wastewater Superintendent in preparing the yearly budget, distributing and managing funds related to pretreatment programs and managing the computer systems.
• Coordinates compliance sampling and testing program for categorical and non‑categorical industries.
• Coordinates random sampling of key manholes in the collection system to develop data of potential violators.
• Develops time schedules for industries to meet compliance with the Woonsocket Pretreatment Program standards.
• Ensures quality control program of all samples and data collection.
• Recommends fines and/or restrictions against industrial/commercial violators.
• Coordinates sampling program at septage receiving station.
• Reviews applications from industrial users, including baseline monitoring reports, manufacturing processes, wastewater discharges, pretreatment requirements and permits.
• Responsible for reviewing and developing of industrial local limits.
• Respond to investigate any chemical spills and review and approve all Spill Control Plans submitted by Industrial Users.
• Responsible for complying with OSHA and Hazmat regulations and all aspects of required training.
• Responsible for promoting safety in the facility and investigating job related accidents.
• Coordinates with the Laboratory Supervisor for monitoring and testing of the industrial users and their impact on the process.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  One (1) year to three (3) years of experience in industrial pretreatment or municipal wastewater treatment in an equivalent capacity or position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of industrial pretreatment regulations and wastewater, knowledge of pretreatment processes and equipment and wastewater treatment processes.  Ability to use courteous to the general public, good judgment, good physical condition, and good report and records keeping.

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 is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer