Description

Industrial Pretreatment Inspector
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Pretreatment Inspector to support environmental protection and regulatory compliance in one of the most unique and scenic regions of the country.

Under the general supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, this position plays a key role in implementing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP). The Inspector is responsible for evaluating industrial and commercial discharges to the public sewer system to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Duties:

• Inspect industrial and commercial facilities to monitor compliance with discharge regulations.
• Conduct field sampling and testing; perform QA/QC procedures and maintain sampling equipment.
• Collect, evaluate, and manage technical data related to industrial discharges.
• Assist with drafting enforcement actions and regulatory correspondence.
• Support the preparation of compliance reports and program documentation.
• Review technical documents such as discharge permits, treatment plans, and waste profiles.
• Testify in hearings or enforcement proceedings when required.
• Provide education and outreach to industrial users and the public.
• Support future source control programs including Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), Dental Amalgam, Food Service Establishments, and Sanitary Sewer Overflow tracking.

This position offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork, technical analysis, and public interaction. The Inspector represents AWWU in communications with regulatory agencies, industry representatives, and community stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Make a difference by protecting water quality and public health.
• Grow your career with hands-on experience in environmental compliance and regulatory enforcement.
• Live and work in Alaska, where unparalleled natural beauty meets a strong sense of purpose and community.
• Collaborate with a passionate, professional team in a well-established municipal utility.

If you have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply and join us in keeping Anchorage’s waters clean and our community safe.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement: 

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, and/or code enforcement, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician II level with Municipality or equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department, and three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design CAD), traffic signal control and/or code enforcement, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department, and one (1) year of experience at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Code Enforcement Officer Certification at time of hire or within six (6) months of hire.