FOG Inspector

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Plant Superintendent, performs all tasks required by the City of Phenix City’s FOG program. Employee is responsible for field inspections as outlined and required for the support of the Industrial User Pretreatment Program, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Response Plan and Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program. This will require the employee to perform inspections and assess all commercial cooking and rendering facilities, investigate sanitary sewer overflow events and industrial users, enforces and communicates to customers the rules and regulations as specified by the City of Phenix City. Assist with investigations of environmental spills, surveillance, and monitoring of Industries. Collect samples from SSO’s spills and etc. for analysis to be run. Fill in for operators on leave from time to time (shifts) assisting with plant operations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Inspecting and enforcement of the FOG program including assessment of facilities,
  ensuring compliance with the City’s sanitary sewer use and regulations, equipment,
  frequency in which traps are cleaned out, facility follow up, die testing and camera
  surveillance
• Informs and educates customers of FOG prevention and cleanup at facilities and households
• Collect samples and performs chemical and physical analysis such as visual inspections, e-Coli, pH oil, grease and other samples to test in the lab
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field such as samplers, probes, meters, probing rods, sample poles, etc.
• Data entry into the FOG system regarding inspections, notices, correspondences, etc.
• Pulling of information from the FOG and GIS systems
• Maintaining records in order to track progress of facilities and program
• Preparation of reports and letters for submission
• Research and maintenance of knowledge regarding FOG information, state, federal and local programs
• Serves as plant operator when needed

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience
ADEM certification Wastewater Grade II, III or IV preferred (pay grade assigned based on level of certification)

Experience
Experience working in wastewater collection or treatment facility

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid driver’s license from state of residence

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Laboratory techniques involved with collecting water, wastewater and industrial wastes for conducting analysis
• Safety rules and regulations and other rules and procedures for the City of Phenix City and Utilities Department
• Basic arithmetic and science

Ability to:

• Effectively utilize a computer
• Effectively comprehend written material and graph data
• Effectively prepare correspondence for reports, letters or presentations
• Verbally communicate with supervisors, co-workers and customers
• Comprehend written and oral instructions
• Operate a two way radio and telephone
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete assignments without direct supervision
• Exercise judgement particular in assignments with safety awareness
• Work in constant state of alertness and in safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will largely be outdoors with exposure to inclement or
extreme weather conditions

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Residential and Commercial sewer customers, Plant Superintendent

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.