THE POSITION

Central San, a progressive public utility, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II. This position will perform inspections, investigations, sampling, and other work related to enforcing local, State, and Federal standards for wastewater discharge. In addition, responsibilities include performing pretreatment, storm water, and/or pollution prevention and investigations, as well as, providing technical assistance to customers and public agencies.

Eligible to apply for advancement to the level II position ($4,707.71- $5,692.14 Biweekly) after 18 months.

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Typical duties include:

- Performing a variety of activities supporting the District's Environmental Compliance program.

- Performing field inspections and reviewing construction plans and specifications to determine if facilities are operating in accordance with District standards.

- Inspecting and sampling industrial and commercial users of the District's facilities using appropriate sampling and chain of custody procedures.

- Inspecting hazardous material storage areas, pretreatment equipment, and general process operations of industrial and commercial users.

- Enforcing provisions of wastewater discharge permits, District's ordinances, storm water standards including Federal, State, and local regulations.

- Operating and maintaining sampling, flow metering, and other environmental compliance monitoring equipment.

- Keeping thorough records.

- Preparing and evaluating reports and permits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college which included completion of two (2) college-level courses from any of the following disciplines: organic and inorganic chemistry, hazardous materials technology, environmental science, water/wastewater, or related field.

Experience:

One (1) year of full-time experience performing professional inspection/compliance duties in wastewater operations or similar field.

Substitution:

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of required experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

- Possession of an Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within two years of appointment.

- Possession of a Pretreatment Facility Inspection Certificate issued by Sacramento State University within two (2) years of appointment.

- Possession of a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certificate shall be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at www.centralsan.org. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Responses such as "See resume" will not be considered.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.