ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II

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 Department. The 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:

• 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; 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, preservation and transport of samples to lab, perform investigative work, and document discoveries for enforcement measures.
• Evaluate storm water run-off from industrial and commercial facilities or mobile operations to determine compliance with best management practices.
• Respond to industrial waste spills and treatment plant upsets and participate, facilitate, and coordinate clean up and containment operations; meet, engage, and communicate 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 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: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

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:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,537 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $25 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

• For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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