City of Los Angeles
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR 4292 BB
City of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Description
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 identification 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. The annual salary for this position is $89,241 to $123,588. Responsibilities
Monitor and investigate environmental compliance Perform field tests of harmful substances Inspect construction sites and facilities for conformance with regulations Prepare investigation reports and provide court testimony Oversee remediation of chemical spills and abandoned chemicals Enforce applicable regulations governing waste management and disposal Conduct inspections of biosolids and solid waste facilities Handle inspection, investigation, compliance, and safety of oil drilling sites Requirements
Two years 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 storm water treatment, or in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment; or Completion of 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, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering. Selection Process
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; 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. EEO Statement
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.
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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 identification 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. The annual salary for this position is $89,241 to $123,588. Responsibilities
Monitor and investigate environmental compliance Perform field tests of harmful substances Inspect construction sites and facilities for conformance with regulations Prepare investigation reports and provide court testimony Oversee remediation of chemical spills and abandoned chemicals Enforce applicable regulations governing waste management and disposal Conduct inspections of biosolids and solid waste facilities Handle inspection, investigation, compliance, and safety of oil drilling sites Requirements
Two years 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 storm water treatment, or in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment; or Completion of 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, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering. Selection Process
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; 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. EEO Statement
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.
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