Salary : $70,614.50 - $105,921.75 Annually
Location : Holly Springs, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Utilities & infrastructure
Division: Compliance & Lab
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is seeking an Environmental Technician II, that will perform duties related to various environmental compliance activities including industrial pretreatment, pollution prevention, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) , and drinking water. This position conducts industrial and restaurant grease interceptor inspections, assists with compliance monitoring and enforcement, assists with drinking water sample collection, and supports the compliance program in implementing local, state and federal regulations.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPSReports to the Pretreatment Supervisor. Work is completed under general supervision. Employee will follow defined Sewer Ordinances and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to resolve problems and consult with the Pretreatment Supervisor on matters not covered by guidelines.
The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. The starting annual salary is
$70,614.50 (Grade K). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1.Perform physical collection of samples in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal environmental regulations
2.Performs field sampling of wastewater and drinking water
3.Assists the Pretreatment Supervisor with industrial site inspections
4.Performs annual grease trap inspections at food service establishments and inspects new grease traps as needed
5.Performs monthly distribution drinking water sampling as needed
6.Performs annual Dental Amalgam Inspections at Dentistry establishments
7.Enforces FOG programs as outlined in the Town's Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) and Enforcement Response Program (ERP)
8.Assists in the sampling of industrial facilities in accordance with Industrial User Permits.
9.Assists in wastewater investigations to identify illicit discharges and protect the wastewater treatment facility.
10.Works with local restaurants to ensure they are maintaining compliance within the FOG program
11.Performs annual inspections at car wash establishments on oil-water separators
12.Database management for industrial results
13.Public outreach and education
14.Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of drinking water and wastewater sampling procedures and policies
• Proper grease trap inspection method
• Gathering and reviewing data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason
• Knowledge of proper sampling, preservation and analysis of compliance samples to ensure legally defensible data is produced
• Look at industrial trends and apply solutions to wastewater concerns
• Determine compliance and apply enforcement documentation with the oversight of management
• Maintain documentation as required by 40 CFR 403
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater plant systems.
• General knowledge of laboratory operations and wastewater testing.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• 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 and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Requires use of equipment and the handling of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Work is performed in office and field environment.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Associate degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
• 1-2 years of experience in pretreatment, inspections or a related environmental field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving history.
• Grade 1 Wastewater Operator Certification or the ability to achieve Grade 1 within one year upon hire.
• Class 1 Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or the ability to achieve class 1 certification within one year upon hire.
• Grade 1 NCPC Pretreatment certification or the ability to achieve Grade 1 within one year upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
• 2-3 years of pretreatment experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS-Must pass background and drug screen
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a Associates' degree or higher in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a related field?
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Do you have a valid N.C. Class C Driver's License or valid driver's license in any other state?
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Do you possess the following certifications or have the ability to obtain within one year of hire: • Grade 1 Wastewater Operator Certification • Class 1 Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification • Grade 1 NCPC Pretreatment certification
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Do you have at least 1-2 years experience in pretreatment, inspections or a related environmental field?
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