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General Description and Classification Standards:
Permit, inspect and maintain compliance of food service establishments in accordance with the City of Atlanta Grease Ordinance. Inspects each facility in the designated area
to ensure proper operations and maintenance of fats, oil and grease removal devices and to ensure proper disposal of the contents. This is a field position and will require some
heavy lifting.
Supervision Received:
Works under general supervision of the Pollution Control Monitor Senior in the Fats, Oil and Grease Division. Works independently or with similarly skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned task.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
• Inspects each facility in the designated area several times per year to ensure proper design, operations, and maintenance of Fat, Oil, & Grease (FOG) removal devices and to ensure proper disposal of FOG.
• Locates new facilities in assigned areas; verifies closed facilities on weekly report.
• Performs QA/QC checks in designated areas to ensure completion of inspections and accurate data entry.
• Accurately completes and delivers all Food Service permits within 30 days of proof of payment within the group's area.
• Maintains, tracks, and documents permit reports, weekly reports, and monthly reports.
• Inputs and updates Food Service Establishments (FSE's) to be invoiced annually for permit fees and reinspection fees into the appropriate database.
• Eliminates FOG in the City of Atlanta sewer collection system by responding to sewer overflows related to grease within 24 hours and assigns emergency spills within 2 hours in accordance with SOP.
• Locates, identifies, and inspects FSE's causing problems in assigned area(s)
• Ensures the environmental code enforcement of the FOG ordinance from field operative perspective, including visits to service locations, off-road easements, and rights-of-way for sanitary sewer spills.
• Protects the City of Atlanta's domestic sanitary sewer system from the introduction of FOG.
• Compiles and manages the inventory of equipment and supplies; effectively installs and performs complex site setups and installations for continued flow monitoring and customer service.
• Provide information and directives concerning the proper installation and maintenance of commercial pretreatment systems.
• Ensures the environmental code enforcement of the Grease Ordinance from a field operatives'
perspective by issuing citations and being prepared to testify in court.
• Decisions made in the field are to ensure individual safety and that of the general public. Leadership is provided to staff daily.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, and violations promptly.
• Responds to customer service requests, investigates issues, and prepares written reports.
• Prioritizes work tasks and routes for efficiency.
• Evaluates safety issues and ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Drives and maintains vehicles, adhering to city vehicle policies and maintaining a valid driver's license.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of time management; knowledge of plumbing practices and terminology; knowledge of wastewater terminology.
• Skilled in operating a basic computer/laptop; basic software skills; skills in problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the field; ability to speak clearly and concisely to the public; ability to operate field equipment such as: sludge jug, camera etc. ability to operate company vehicle.
• Ability to understand scientific term's ability to write business letters and compose spreadsheets; ability to make independent judgment in absence of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance activities.

Licensures and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Georgia Drivers' License at the time of appointment. License must remain valid while in this classification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain status as a Code Enforcement Agent, as certified by the Atlanta Police Department.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or one of the Earth Sciences
• Five (5) years of experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater

Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions are associated with the job.
Lifting Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.