Industrial Waste Control Technician 1 | City of Philadelphia

Are you looking to use your degree to drive impact on environmental quality of water of millions in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Water Department? Ready to gain one of a kind experience for a major utility on the cutting edge of green city efforts? If you have a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or chemistry or a closely related field and are seeking a career with opportunity for growth and total rewards, apply today !

This is environmental inspection and compliance work of limited scope and complexity learning the application of a wide range of toxic pollutant control activities. Employees in this class assist in the enforcement of federal and local pretreatment regulations as they apply to industrial waste discharges into the City’s sewer system, worker exposure to toxic substances in the work place environment and groundwater pollution as it relates to the storage of hazardous substances and fuels. Responding with police, fire or state and federal officials to emergency situations involving hazardous substances is a significant aspect of the work. Work involves exposure to hazardous substances and manufacturing operations. Employees in this class report to a technical supervisor.

This job requires:

EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental or biological science, chemistry, biology, chemical, environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering or engineering technology.