ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR B

Salary : $89,241.00 - $123,588.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 4292 OP 2024 / 01 / 25 C

Department : ALL DEPARTMENTS

Opening Date : 01 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

DUTIES

89,241 to $123,588

NOTES :

• In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

An Environmental Compliance Inspector monitors and investigates environmental compliance which may include illicit discharges and illicit connections, and performs field tests of harmful liquids, gases and solids found in the public right-of-way, storm drain system, waterways, and receiving waters; performs health hazard determinations of materials and substances found on public property or in the public right-of-way; inspects construction site operations and industrial and commercial facilities for conformance with solid resources, storm water and pretreatment regulations and contract terms; prepares investigation reports for criminal cases and provides court testimony; oversees the remediation of chemical spills and abandoned chemicals; enforces applicable Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), State, and Federal regulations governing proper management and disposal of solid resources, solid and liquid industrial wastes and other discharges to wastewater systems and the environment; conducts inspections of biosolids beneficial use sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations; inspects solid waste facilities, solid waste collection operations, and solid waste hauling companies to ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations and LAMC provisions; handles the inspection, investigation, compliance and safety of the City's controlled oil drilling sites; may be required to carry out various duties as a public officer, such as serve warrants, issue citations, and make arrests; and does related work.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

PROCESS NOTES

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and / or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions :

NOTE :

Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate(s) to their on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below :

From Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025

Future date(s) to be determined.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the interview in the following order : 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight : Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination score will be based entirely on a multiple-choice test. In the multiple-choice test, emphasis may be placed on the candidate's experience, training, and professional development as they have provided the knowledge of : the requirements of the City of Los Angeles governing the treatment, control, and discharge of industrial wastes or non-storm water discharges into sewers, storm drains, channels, water courses, and ditches (e.g., applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, applicable administrative policies and regulations, Environmental Protection Agency requirements, State Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, State and County Health Departments, and State Solid Waste Management Board); inspection methods, sampling, and testing procedures used in obtaining and testing sewage, industrial wastes, and non-storm water discharges; basic principles of physics, biology, and chemistry applicable to industrial waste and emergency response activities; the basic principles of oil and gas wells operation; and the ability to inspect pretreatment facilities, measuring and recording devices, and similar equipment for conformance with specifications and provisions for permits; interpret laboratory reports and other technical information sufficient to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; identify health hazard determinations; perform basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication sufficient to complete industrial waste and emergency response activities; accurately evaluate situations and apply information to reach sound decisions and conclusions; read and comprehend street maps; deal tactfully, effectively, and persuasively with other City employees, other agencies, employees of commercial or industrial firms, and the general public; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For detailed Information regarding the process for completing the multiple-choice test on-line, visit .

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 10, 2025 and Thursday, January 23, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and Monday, March 24, 2025.

General information regarding on-line testing can be obtained by going to FAQs for on-line testing are available at .

Multiple-Choice Test Score Banding

The scores in the multiple-choice test will be reported in bands that reflect candidates' performance in the multiple-choice test. Seniority credit for promotional candidates and veteran credit for open candidates who attain a final passing score will be added to the banded scores of each candidate. The specific range of each band will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the multiple-choice test is administered. Therefore, the Final General Average for the Environmental Compliance Inspector examination will consist of the banded score after adding seniority credits for promotional candidates or veteran credits for open candidates who attained a final passing score.

NOTES :

Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to :

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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information :

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

I am currently :

REQUIREMENT #1 :

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician in physical or chemical testing, in wastewater, solids, recyclables and / or stormwater treatment.

NOTE : You MUST list this experience in the Work History section of the application. Failure to provide the information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

REQUIREMENT #1 :

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and / or stormwater treatment.

NOTE : You MUST list this experience in the Work History section of the application. Failure to provide the information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

REQUIREMENT #1 :

In the text box below, enter the job classification(s) / title(s) and employer(s) which you are claiming experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician for Requirement #1 :

Example : Laboratory Technician, City of Los Angeles

If you are not applying under Requirement #1, enter "N / A."

REQUIREMENT #1 :

For the job classification(s) / title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in physical or chemical testing, in wastewater, solids, recyclables and / or stormwater treatment

in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and / or stormwater treatment.

If you are not applying under Requirement #1, enter "N / A."

REQUIREMENT #2 :

I have completed 24 semester or 36 quarter units from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, stormwater or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering.

NOTE : Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at

REQUIREMENT #2 :

If you indicated in the previous question that you have completed 24 semester or 36 quarter units of courses in the areas listed, please enter the courses information in the text box below.

EXAMPLE : Chemistry 14A Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and Bases - 4 quarter units - UCLA - Fall 2021

If you are not applying under Requirement #2, enter "N / A."

NOTE : You MUST list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. To meet the requirement, you must list at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, stormwater or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION :

In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and / or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION #1 :

I possess a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Penal Code Section 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms Course).

NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate(s) to their on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION #2 :

I possesses current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the California Department of Public Health.

NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate(s) to their on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION #3 :

I possess a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPERS) certification (40-hour training), or a Hazardous Materials Specialist (HAZMAT) certification, both as certified by the California Specialized Training Institute, Office of Emergency Services.

NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate(s) to their on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

NOTE : Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, stormwater or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

I have taken the Environmental Compliance Inspector examination in the past 12 months under this bulletin.

NOTE : You may take the Environmental Compliance Inspector examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin.

IMPORTANT NOTE : I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

Required Question

Salary : $89,241 - $123,588