Environment Compliance Inspector – Water Use Efficiency

• Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II - Water Use Efficiency:
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Level 1 Certification issued by the American Water Works Association (AWWA-CA/NV) within twelve (12) months.

• Environmental Compliance Inspector II :
  Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade I (C-1) certification, to be maintained throughout employment.

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Environmental Compliance Inspector I

Join the Public Works Department’s Utilities Division and help make a lasting impact on the community! We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong customer service skills and a passion for water use efficiency and sustainability.

In this role, you will work directly with residents, businesses, landscape professionals, and other community partners to advance the City’s water use efficiency goals. You will help identify water-saving opportunities, conduct field investigations, educate customers on water use efficiency practices, connect them with helpful resources, and address potential water waste.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with the public, solving problems, and turning sustainability goals into meaningful, hands‑on results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, problem‑solving, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GIS.

If you are proactive, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, join our team and help build a more water‑efficient and sustainable future for our community!

Experience the rewards of your hard work—comprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well‑being, growth, and success!

3% increase in base effective 6/20/2027

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Positions at the Environmental Compliance Inspector I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Monitors, inspects, investigates, and ensures compliance with City and mandated environmental health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and policies for various programs, including pretreatment, Fats, Oils, and Grease, National Pollutant Discharge & Elimination System (NPDES), Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) storm water inspection, water conservation, and landfill programs.
• Schedules and conducts field tests; collects samples and takes readings or measurements of wastewater, storm water, groundwater, reclaimed water, landfill gas, landfill condensate, and other materials; ensures proper sampling methods and chain-of-custody protocols have been followed; prepares inspection reports detailing physical sites, present hazards, and detected contaminant levels.
• Inspects, monitors, and conducts sampling at various categorical and non‑categorical commercial and industrial sites, including conducting comprehensive inspections of new and existing industry, restaurants, and contaminated projects for compliance with fats, oils, and grease programs and wastewater discharge regulations; evaluates environmental risks associated with industrial processes and activities; ensures hazardous chemicals are stored in accordance with regulations.
• Conducts inspections and investigates reports of commercial, industrial, and residential properties for violations and prohibitions of reported water waste,…