Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II

The first review of applications will take place on January 6, 2025.  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 13, 2025.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for two Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II vacancies.

Under supervision, performs water quality sampling and testing; conducts inspections and testing of backflow assemblies; issues wastewater discharge permits and performs inspections of industrial and commercial wastewater services; performs inspections of recycled water systems; and provides technical assistance and outreach to ensure compliance with the District’s environmental programs and systems.

Environmental Compliance Inspector I - This is the entry-level class in the Environmental Compliance Inspector series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience.  The Environmental Compliance Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by performing less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned areas of responsibility are learned.

Environmental Compliance Inspector II - This is the journey level class in the Environmental Compliance Inspector series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties, including but not limited to the assignment of complex projects, permitting, assisting in the development and implementation of administrative regulations and standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance reporting in one or more of the Environmental Compliance Division’s programs. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual, or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Performs inspections, maintenance, and testing of commercial, residential, and District backflow prevention assemblies to ensure compliance with regulatory and District design and construction standards.  Schedules for testing maintain related records and initiate necessary enforcement activities, notices, permitting activities, and outreach.
• Conducts periodic water use surveys of residential, commercial, irrigation, industrial, and multi-residential properties or accounts; inspects and identifies cross-connection and/or backflow issues that may impact the safety of the public water supply.
• Collects and conducts water quality samples from various District conveyance systems consistent with laboratory quality control measures and procedures; performs a variety of tests in the field and in a laboratory setting. Maintains records of tests, results, and reporting instruments pursuant to internal and external laboratory requirements.
• Inspects on-site residential, commercial, industrial, and recycled water systems; ensures compliance with various regulatory and District standards for the use of recycled water; maintains logs and required documentation of activities; prepares regular and periodic reports and studies to meet compliance requirements.
• May assist and/or conduct administrative activities associated with the District’s recycled water, cross connection control, Industrial Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention Program (IPP), and hazardous waste programs, including the control of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program; provide technical assistance and public outreach in accordance with regulatory and District requirements.
• Provides information to recycled water users, commercial enterprises, contractors, designers, and developers; explains District policies, procedures, and regulations for the use of recycled water, IPP, FOG, and related compliance and regulatory issues.
• Performs and documents industrial pretreatment inspection of commercial and industrial wastewater customers to identify the wastewater generating processes and wastewater treatment equipment to ensure compliance with the District’s pretreatment regulations; reviews, approves, and issues wastewater discharge permits.
• Develop and implement administrative regulations and standard operating procedures for District staff to support proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and universal wastes.  Responds to regulatory inspections to correct any violations at District facilities through the assistance of District staff or contractors as necessary.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned