City of Riverside
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECT
City of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Compliance I Trainee or Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II to fill one vacancy in the Sewer - Industrial Waste Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six months.
Responsibilities
Perform sampling and inspection work for pretreatment and stormwater activities of local businesses and industries; protect the public, the environment, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
Inspect industrial sites to ensure compliance with the Industrial General Permit governing stormwater; review 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 cleanup and assist senior inspectors.
Receive and review plans for new buildings or tenant improvements; update plan check log sheets, 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 the public, site contacts, and business owners to explain requirements of various ordinances; deliver handouts 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, update, 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 – Responsibilities
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, and 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; input detailed information into multiple databases.
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.
Prepare forms, graphs, memos, reports and calculations of industrial, commercial and institutional accounts for sewer service charge review.
Assist in developing and coordinating training programs; provide leadership and training for other subordinate staff when necessary.
Assist in performing office duties and coordinating general operational tasks related to enforcement, monitoring, inspection, and permits or plan check.
Evaluate industrial waste discharges for compliance with waste discharge regulations; perform a variety of specialized chemical and biological laboratory tests to sample industrial process wastewater; preserve and transport samples to the lab and document discoveries for enforcement measures.
Evaluate storm water runoff from industrial and commercial facilities or mobile operations to determine compliance with best management practices.
Respond to industrial waste spills and treatment plant upsets; participate, facilitate, and coordinate cleanup and containment operations; engage with industrial dischargers regarding industrial wastewater problems.
Set and retrieve monitoring equipment; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee: Education equivalent to an Associate’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: Six (6) weeks of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field.
Environmental Compliance Inspector I: Education equivalent to an Associate’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: 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 an Associate’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 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 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 coursework from California State University Sacramento, with 90% grade average within 12 months from date of appointment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed 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 the public and will provide professional customer service.
Application Documents
Completed Employment Application
Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
Current Industrial Waste Inspection or Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association
Note The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 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.
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Responsibilities
Perform sampling and inspection work for pretreatment and stormwater activities of local businesses and industries; protect the public, the environment, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
Inspect industrial sites to ensure compliance with the Industrial General Permit governing stormwater; review 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 cleanup and assist senior inspectors.
Receive and review plans for new buildings or tenant improvements; update plan check log sheets, 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 the public, site contacts, and business owners to explain requirements of various ordinances; deliver handouts 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, update, 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 – Responsibilities
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, and 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; input detailed information into multiple databases.
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.
Prepare forms, graphs, memos, reports and calculations of industrial, commercial and institutional accounts for sewer service charge review.
Assist in developing and coordinating training programs; provide leadership and training for other subordinate staff when necessary.
Assist in performing office duties and coordinating general operational tasks related to enforcement, monitoring, inspection, and permits or plan check.
Evaluate industrial waste discharges for compliance with waste discharge regulations; perform a variety of specialized chemical and biological laboratory tests to sample industrial process wastewater; preserve and transport samples to the lab and document discoveries for enforcement measures.
Evaluate storm water runoff from industrial and commercial facilities or mobile operations to determine compliance with best management practices.
Respond to industrial waste spills and treatment plant upsets; participate, facilitate, and coordinate cleanup and containment operations; engage with industrial dischargers regarding industrial wastewater problems.
Set and retrieve monitoring equipment; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee: Education equivalent to an Associate’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: Six (6) weeks of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field.
Environmental Compliance Inspector I: Education equivalent to an Associate’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: 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 an Associate’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 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 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 coursework from California State University Sacramento, with 90% grade average within 12 months from date of appointment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed 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 the public and will provide professional customer service.
Application Documents
Completed Employment Application
Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
Current Industrial Waste Inspection or Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association
Note The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 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.
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