FOG Program Coordinator                             FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult skilled trades work coordinating and directing the enforcement of oil and grease trap inspection and prevention program, preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Environmental Services Manager.  Continuous supervision is exercised over FOG Inspector.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Coordinates and conducts utility education programs, including FOG educational presentations and wastewater and water treatment plant tours.

Coordinates all requirements of FOG Program, including issuance of compliance schedules, notices of violations and civil penalties as needed.

Conducts oil and grease trap inspections as well as other environmental investigations; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints related to the FOG program.

Maintains FOG program files in accordance with State requirements.

Develops schedules for inspection of all oil and grease traps or interceptors.

Prepares and translates FOG Program reports (English/Spanish) as required by the state to maintain compliance.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws and regulations pertaining to contamination of potable water systems; thorough knowledge of operating and installing oil and grease trap devices to prevent possible contamination; ability to advise and instruct installations and detect possible sources of contamination; ability to advise, instruct and communicate with consumers as to proper methods of preventing contamination; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to obtain compliance with regulations and to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with industrial and residential consumers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a water and sewer utility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).


 

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain appropriate pretreatment/FOG certification required by the State of North Carolina.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.