The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled technical work in water sampling, and in the inspection of industrial and commercial establishments to ensure compliance with permit requirements, ordinances, and Federal and State regulations regarding industrial wastewater discharges, potable and non-potable water, and storm water management. The Senior Water Quality Inspector is a journey level classification which requires experience in a minimum of two functional areas. Work is frequently performed under adverse climatic conditions, in underground and other enclosed spaces, and may involve exposure to hazardous gases and chemicals including natural gas, sewer gases, chlorine and other toxic chemicals or infectious materials. Functional supervision is occasionally exercised Water Quality Inspectors. Employees refer the more difficult technical or public relations problems to a Chief Water Quality Inspector for advice or handling.
Work is subject to review through conferences, reports and observations of results achieved.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Techniques involved in taking water, sewage and industrial waste samples and making related tests. Installation, maintenance and operation of pretreatment facilities used for the control of industrial wastes. Chemical compositions of industrial waste and the effect of chemicals on sewers, treatment facilities or storm drain systems. The use and care of testing and sampling equipment used in work activities.