What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II position at City of Riverside, CA?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-7671-01
Department : Public Works
Division : Public Works-Sewer-Indus Waste
Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Compliance I Trainee or Environmental Compliance Inspector I / II to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer - Industrial Waste Division of the Public Works DepartmentThe eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Environmental Compliance Inspector I / Trainee performs sampling and inspection work for pretreatment and stormwater activities of local businesses and industries. Protects the public, environment, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
The Environmental Compliance Inspector II performs sampling and inspection work related to the administration of the City's Industrial Waste Ordinance and to ensure compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (M4) and the Water Quality Management Plant (WQMP) for the Santa Ana region.
Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee
63,240.00 - $69,720.00 Annually
Environmental Compliance Inspector I
73,212.00 - $88,968.00 Annually
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
83,076.00 - $100,968.00 Annually
Work Performed
Environmental Compliance Inspector I / Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Inspect industrial and commercial businesses that discharge grease, car wash waste, process wastewater, equipment cleaning, and any other wastewater discharges.; provide sampling and laboratory services and monitor compliance and enforce the City's Industrial Waste Ordinances, storm water program, sewer collection system.
- Inspect industrial sites to ensure compliance with the Industrial General Permit governing stormwater; review and determine issues or evidence of illicit non rainwater discharges; advise sites, issue enforcement action reports, and notify the Regional Water Quality Board of non-compliant sites.
- Maintain records of inspections and findings, document violations, recommend solutions, and follow-up on violators; receive calls from dispatch reporting emergent spills or other environmental concerns; monitor clean up and assist senior inspectors.
- Receive and review plans for new buildings or tenant improvements; update plan check log sheet, review plumbing plans for compliance, suggest modifications, conduct inspections, and ensure appropriate completion.
- Review and evaluate site plans, maps, waste management plans, slug control plans, spill containment plans, and other projects involving the use or elimination of wastewater; assist with permitting and analyzing industrial flow and samples.
- Provide education and interaction with public, site contacts, and business owners to explain requirements of various ordinances; deliver hand outs and educational material as appropriate.
- Assist in performing office duties and coordinating general operational tasks related to enforcement, monitoring, inspection, and permits or plan check; maintain, updated, and modify IPACS database and other software systems and management databases.
- Evaluate industrial waste discharges for compliance with waste discharge regulations; sample industrial process wastewater, transport to lab, perform investigative work, and document discoveries for enforcement measures.
- Set and retrieve monitoring equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Qualifications
Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee
Education : Equivalent to an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience : Six (6) weeks of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field.
Environmental Compliance Inspector I
Education : Equivalent to an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience : One (1) year of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field or six (6) months of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
Education : Equivalent to anAssociate's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience : Three (3) years of experience in industrial waste inspection comparable to that of an Environmental Compliance Inspector I in the City of Riverside OR two (2) years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications :
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Possession of a Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association is required at the Environmental Compliance Inspector II level.
Possession of a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association must be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment.
Ability to obtain proof of completion of Pretreatment Facility Inspection course work from California State University Sacramento, with 90% grade average within 12 months from date of appointment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions :
Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and / or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current Industrial Waste Inspection or Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (must be scanned and attached to the online application).
PLEASE NOTE : FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows :
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website :
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
Have you completed at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences at an accredited college or university?(attach a copy of the transcript or degree to the application)
Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in industrial waste inspection.
Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience :
Employer :
Job Title :
Years of Experience :
Examples of Duties :
If you answered "None", please list "N / A"
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License?
Please indicate from the following which Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association you currently possess.(attach a copy to the application)
I understand that possession of a Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association is required at the Environmental Compliance Inspector II level.
I understand that possession of a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association must be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment at the Environmental Compliance Inspector I level.
I understand that the ability to obtain proof of completion of Pretreatment Facility Inspection course work from California State University Sacramento, with 90% grade average within 12 months from date of appointment.
I understand work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and / or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
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Salary : $63,240 - $69,720
