Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector I​/II

There are currently two vacancies in the Industrial Pre‑treatment assignment, which will be filled at either a level I or a level II.

The first review of all applications will be on Monday, June 8, 2026, and weekly thereafter.

Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector I ($57,975.63 – $84,314.26 annually).

The Environmental Compliance Inspector I position is the first position in a series responsible for performing work and program administration duties in support of the Regulatory Compliance Program. The primary function of the position is to maintain compliance with state, federal, county, and local regulations, and to protect the health and safety of Mesa’s citizens and employees, the water distribution system, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) systems.

The Industrial Pretreatment Inspector samples, inspects, and monitors industrial and commercial establishments for compliance with city code and ordinances, and supports regulatory activities for Industrial Pretreatment programs.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Compliance Inspector II by performing more routine inspections, technical work, program administration duties, and by having a more limited knowledge of environmental regulations. The class is supervised by the supervisor in their assigned area and may take direction from an Environmental Compliance Inspector II. Employees in this class can progress to the Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector II class through noncompetitive, criteria‑based promotion.

This class is subject to frequent emergency call‑out and must be available to work scheduled stand‑by and overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This class is FLSA non‑exempt.

Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector II ($60,903.44 – $88,572.85 annually).

An Environmental Compliance Inspector II performs advanced level work in water quality inspections, reclaimed/air quality inspections, industrial pretreatment inspections, and backflow/cross‑connection inspections. The individual possesses and applies considerable independent judgement and knowledge in environmental regulations and performs the more complex inspections.

The Industrial Pretreatment Inspector samples, inspects, and monitors industrial and commercial establishments for compliance with city code and ordinances, and supports regulatory activities for Industrial Pretreatment programs.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Compliance Inspector I by performing more complex inspections, completing and submitting the more detailed reports to the various regulatory agencies, and having a more diverse knowledge in environmental regulations. The class is supervised by the supervisor in their designated area and does not supervise but may provide direction to an Environmental Compliance Inspector I.

This class is subject to frequent emergency call‑outs and must be available to work scheduled stand‑by and overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This class is FLSA non‑exempt.

• Knowledge
• Respect
• Integrity

Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three years of technical experience in water resources (e.g., water or environmental quality, wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment, industrial pretreatment, water distribution, backflow, stormwater, etc.). Two years of college‑level coursework, including 12 credit hours of environmental, physical, or biological science coursework may substitute for one year of required work experience.

Official or unofficial transcripts must be attached with the application for verification.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain within one year of hire date and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in either Wastewater…