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Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II
Government Jobs, Upland, California, United States, 91784
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Join our team as an Environmental Compliance Inspector! Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with vital regulations? We're looking for a detail-oriented, motivated, and knowledgeable Environmental Compliance Inspector to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll conduct field inspections, perform sampling, and monitor programs to ensure compliance with City and state environmental regulations. You'll operate specialized tools, collect and record essential data, and prepare detailed reports. Whether you're just starting out (Environmental Compliance Inspector I) or have more experience (Environmental Compliance Inspector II), you'll play a key role in safeguarding our community's environmental health. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in both field and office settings, we want to hear from you! Reporting Schedule: Full-time, 12 months per year, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., possible nights and weekends). Salary: Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position. Exam Type: Open Competitive. Qualifications Appraisal Interviews to be scheduled the week of August 18, 2025. Probationary Period: 12 months. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures adherence to City, state, and federal environmental health and safety laws across programs like pretreatment, FOG, NPDES, MS4, SB 1383, and landfill operations. Field Testing & Sampling:
Schedules and conducts field tests, collects samples (wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, etc.), and ensures proper sampling methods and protocols. Site Inspections:
Perform field inspections at various locations, including commercial and industrial facilities, schools, and residential areas, to check for compliance with SB 1383 and other relevant environmental regulations like AB 939, AB 341, and AB 1826. Violation Investigation:
Investigates violations related to stormwater, solid waste and wastewater discharge, enforcing relevant regulations. Data Management:
Updates databases for compliance tracking, inputs violations, and generates reports. Report Preparation:
Prepares written reports and maintains records per City regulations; assists with regulatory compliance submissions. Equipment Operation:
Calibrates and operates specialized monitoring equipment for wastewater and landfill gas. Collaboration & Communication:
Works with regulatory agencies, explains regulations to customers, and responds to public inquiries. Post-Closure Landfill:
Inspects closed landfill sites in coordination with local and state agencies. Investigate Violations:
Initiate enforcement procedures, such as issuing notices of violations, stop work orders, or fines. Positions at the Environmental Compliance Inspector I level may perform some duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity. Qualification Guidelines
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field. Experience:
One (1) year of responsible experience performing environmental compliance inspections and/or monitoring for Environmental Compliance Inspector I; Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing inspections, sampling, and compliance monitoring for Environmental Compliance Inspector II. Licenses and Certifications: Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months from appointment, a valid Industrial Waste Inspector or Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector II:
Possession of a valid Industrial Waste Inspector or Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector II - Sewer:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade I (C-1) certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Knowledge of: Regulatory Knowledge:
Principles, methods, and regulatory requirements for environmental compliance, including federal, state, and local laws relevant to assigned programs. Sampling Techniques:
Methods for collecting, preserving, and documenting samples of wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, hazardous materials, etc. Inspection & Compliance:
Techniques for inspecting industrial facilities and processes; enforcing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and/or CalRecycle regulations. Scientific Principles:
Understanding of chemical, biological sciences, stormwater discharge management, solid waste, hazardous material handling. Safety Standards:
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety procedures, and use of safety equipment. Equipment Operation:
Operation of tools like samplers, flow meters, pH meters, gas detectors, and landfill gas monitoring devices. Data Management:
Principles of data collection, technical report preparation, and recordkeeping. Mathematical Skills:
Basic algebra for calculations and analysis. Customer Service:
Techniques for providing effective service to the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Ability to: Field Inspections & Compliance:
Inspect, investigate, and monitor compliance with environmental regulations; conduct tests, readings, and sample collection. Equipment Handling:
Calibrate and operate monitoring equipment safely and accurately. Interpret Regulations:
Understand and apply relevant laws, codes, and regulations to ensure compliance. Report Preparation:
Collect data, prepare reports, maintain accurate records, and interpret meters and gauges. Organizational Skills:
Organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines independently. Communication:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with proper use of English grammar and technical language. Relationship Building:
Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, businesses, public, and stakeholders. Collaboration:
Work with different agencies and departments to ensure effective environmental compliance programs. Computer Proficiency:
Use modern software applications and business equipment for task coordination and report generation. Physical And Mental Demands
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Important Information:
A competitive review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the
Join our team as an Environmental Compliance Inspector! Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with vital regulations? We're looking for a detail-oriented, motivated, and knowledgeable Environmental Compliance Inspector to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll conduct field inspections, perform sampling, and monitor programs to ensure compliance with City and state environmental regulations. You'll operate specialized tools, collect and record essential data, and prepare detailed reports. Whether you're just starting out (Environmental Compliance Inspector I) or have more experience (Environmental Compliance Inspector II), you'll play a key role in safeguarding our community's environmental health. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in both field and office settings, we want to hear from you! Reporting Schedule: Full-time, 12 months per year, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., possible nights and weekends). Salary: Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position. Exam Type: Open Competitive. Qualifications Appraisal Interviews to be scheduled the week of August 18, 2025. Probationary Period: 12 months. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures adherence to City, state, and federal environmental health and safety laws across programs like pretreatment, FOG, NPDES, MS4, SB 1383, and landfill operations. Field Testing & Sampling:
Schedules and conducts field tests, collects samples (wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, etc.), and ensures proper sampling methods and protocols. Site Inspections:
Perform field inspections at various locations, including commercial and industrial facilities, schools, and residential areas, to check for compliance with SB 1383 and other relevant environmental regulations like AB 939, AB 341, and AB 1826. Violation Investigation:
Investigates violations related to stormwater, solid waste and wastewater discharge, enforcing relevant regulations. Data Management:
Updates databases for compliance tracking, inputs violations, and generates reports. Report Preparation:
Prepares written reports and maintains records per City regulations; assists with regulatory compliance submissions. Equipment Operation:
Calibrates and operates specialized monitoring equipment for wastewater and landfill gas. Collaboration & Communication:
Works with regulatory agencies, explains regulations to customers, and responds to public inquiries. Post-Closure Landfill:
Inspects closed landfill sites in coordination with local and state agencies. Investigate Violations:
Initiate enforcement procedures, such as issuing notices of violations, stop work orders, or fines. Positions at the Environmental Compliance Inspector I level may perform some duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity. Qualification Guidelines
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field. Experience:
One (1) year of responsible experience performing environmental compliance inspections and/or monitoring for Environmental Compliance Inspector I; Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing inspections, sampling, and compliance monitoring for Environmental Compliance Inspector II. Licenses and Certifications: Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months from appointment, a valid Industrial Waste Inspector or Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector II:
Possession of a valid Industrial Waste Inspector or Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Environmental Compliance Inspector II - Sewer:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade I (C-1) certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Knowledge of: Regulatory Knowledge:
Principles, methods, and regulatory requirements for environmental compliance, including federal, state, and local laws relevant to assigned programs. Sampling Techniques:
Methods for collecting, preserving, and documenting samples of wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, hazardous materials, etc. Inspection & Compliance:
Techniques for inspecting industrial facilities and processes; enforcing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and/or CalRecycle regulations. Scientific Principles:
Understanding of chemical, biological sciences, stormwater discharge management, solid waste, hazardous material handling. Safety Standards:
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety procedures, and use of safety equipment. Equipment Operation:
Operation of tools like samplers, flow meters, pH meters, gas detectors, and landfill gas monitoring devices. Data Management:
Principles of data collection, technical report preparation, and recordkeeping. Mathematical Skills:
Basic algebra for calculations and analysis. Customer Service:
Techniques for providing effective service to the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Ability to: Field Inspections & Compliance:
Inspect, investigate, and monitor compliance with environmental regulations; conduct tests, readings, and sample collection. Equipment Handling:
Calibrate and operate monitoring equipment safely and accurately. Interpret Regulations:
Understand and apply relevant laws, codes, and regulations to ensure compliance. Report Preparation:
Collect data, prepare reports, maintain accurate records, and interpret meters and gauges. Organizational Skills:
Organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines independently. Communication:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with proper use of English grammar and technical language. Relationship Building:
Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, businesses, public, and stakeholders. Collaboration:
Work with different agencies and departments to ensure effective environmental compliance programs. Computer Proficiency:
Use modern software applications and business equipment for task coordination and report generation. Physical And Mental Demands
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Important Information:
A competitive review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the