FOG Program Coordinator

FOG Program Coordinator

Salary

$29.65 Hourly

Location

111 W. Vine Street, P.O. Box 1139, Murfreesboro, TN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1104358

Department

Water Department

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 4:00 PM Central

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DESCRIPTION

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to oversee and administer the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Management Program.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.

• Input and manage compliance data across multiple databases - including Cityworks PLL, GIS, and Microsoft Excel - to maintain an accurate inventory of FOG- generating establishments for evaluating wastewater collection and treatment system performance.

• Conducts onsite inspections of FOG generating establishments to ensure compliance with all Department policies and City ordinances.

• Inputs and manages collected data in the Departments Geographical Information System (GIS) to maintain an accurate representation of the locations and distribution of FOG generating establishments throughout the Departments wastewater collection system.

• Communicates with Plan Review Committee members and FOG generating establishment development customers to ensure FOG Control Plans are properly executed.

• Conducts inspections and testing of newly installed Grease Control Equipment and other sewer-related appurtenances to ensure compliance with recognized department specifications and standards.

• Prepares and delivers inspection reports to FOG generating establishments to communicate inspection results; addresses any deficiencies that may need correction.

• Identifies and conducts inspections of specific points in the wastewater collection system that are susceptible to increased accumulation and blockages caused by FOG.

• Participates in special projects related to the industry as required.

• Participate in public outreach events and provide recommendations, presentations, and reports on utility programs and functions to internal staff and stakeholders as required.

• Provides recommendations and comments to proposed rulemaking, draft permits, and draft ordinances.

• Collaborate with operations, Laboratory, and Engineering teams to support the implementation of procedural and operational recommendations, ensuring maximum workflow efficiency and strict compliance with current and future regulatory requirements.

• Assists in managing the FOG budget and seeks out efficiency opportunities.

• Leads FOG team members, leading and assigning work; maintaining standards; staff training and development; assigning and allocating personnel and resources employee performance management and feedback.

• Attend pre-construction meetings; examine plans for FOG generating establishment development and redevelopment projects to ensure that proposed FOG Control Plans will provide adequate protection to the wastewater collection and treatment systems.

• Conducts construction plan take-offs to ensure proposed FOG generating establishment plans meet minimum equipment and plumbing standards specified by the department.

• Participates in staff meetings to communicate the operational status of the FOG Management Program and its direct impact on wastewater collection and treatment systems; prepare and submit comprehensive monthly reports to the Director and supervisor for administrative review.

• Will review plumbing plans to determine if required fixtures drain to grease waste lines.

• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performs work that involves walking on construction sites or standing most of the time.

• Must use hands to operate tools or feel.

• Refers to Essential Functions Addendum #2.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associates degree in technical science, environmental science, or another related field, preferred.
• Requires five (5) years of experience in wastewater collection system operations and maintenance, with specific exposure to Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) mitigation and code enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred, with a strong emphasis on Excel for tracking data and Word for drafting inspection reports or violation notices.
• Experience with Cityworks (Permits, Licensing, and Land) PLL preferred.
• Tennessee Collection Systems Class within six (6) months of hire.
• Tennessee Applied Math for Collection Systems Class within nine (9) months of hire.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Grade II Collection Operator Certification
• Must have a valid driver's license.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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01

Do you possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an associates degree in technical science, environmental science, or another related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have five (5) years of experience in wastewater collection system operations and maintenance, with specific exposure to Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) mitigation and code enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel for tracking data and Word for drafting inspection reports or violation notices?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with Cityworks (Permits, Licensing, and Land) PLL?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to complete Tennessee Collection Systems Class within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the ability to complete Tennessee Applied Math for Collection Systems Class within nine (9) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a Grade II Collection Operator Certification?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

10

Please refer to the addendum on the job posting. Can you perform the listed functions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Murfreesboro

Address 111 W. Vine Street

P.O. Box 1139

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37133

Phone 6158482553

Website http://www.murfreesborotn.gov