Industrial Pretreatment FOG Inspector- Environmental Specialist

Overview

The City of Gresham is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead FOG inspections for the city’s Industrial Pretreatment FOG Program. The FOG Inspector is responsible for ensuring Food Service Establishments (FSEs) meet pretreatment requirements to protect the wastewater collection system, treatment facility, and environment. The FOG Inspector will be responsible for scheduling and conducting field inspections of Grease Removal Devices (GRDs) to determine if they are being operated and serviced properly.

Inspection findings will be entered into Swift Comply software. The Inspector will also access kitchen operations to ensure FOG Best Management Practices (BMP's) are being followed and distribute BMP training materials and review with staff if needed.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.

Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

What you get to do:

Ensure regulatory compliance by FSEs of FOG program requirements to minimize FOG related blockages of the sanitary sewer system. Coordinate regular Grease Interceptor (GI) and FES Stormwater inspections, public outreach, and enforcement activities. Review grease management practices and enter/review FSE data and enter it in Swift Comply software platform. Monitor FOG program effectiveness and recommend updates to ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Review FSE management practices and maintenance records. Collaborate with WW Engineering and WW Ops to identify FOG hotspots and determine strategies to mediate. Assist IPP staff as needed by reviewing IU Self‑Monitoring Report (SMR) compliance, data input, and identifying potential violations. Interface with Wastewater Treatment Plant operations staff on permitted IU discharge permits, discharge sampling, and lab reports. Maintain records according to Industrial Pretreatment Program regulations and City procedures;
Assist with industrial user inspections and reporting;
Assist the Pretreatment Coordinator in implementing and administering IPP procedures.

As time permits, actively participate in Western States FOG Alliance subcommittees and participate in training opportunities. Advocate for the city when discussing policy, procedural, and regulatory changes that will impact Gresham.

Qualities we are looking for:

Technical proficiency: a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, FSE FOG and IPP pretreatment standards. Familiarity with GRD operation and maintenance, sampling methods. Knowledge of chemistry, environmental science, and process engineering.

Skilled in conducting inspections, reviewing reports, and responding to non‑compliance events.

Communication

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to clearly explain regulations and technical concepts to industry representatives, regulators, city staff, and the public. Skilled in conflict resolution and enforcement interactions.

Ability to troubleshoot FSE FOG discharges and recommend corrective actions. Innovative in finding solutions to environmental and operational challenges.

Ethical and detail oriented:
Strong sense of ethics, integrity, and public responsibility. High attention to detail in documentation, record keeping, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration and…