Environmental Compliance Inspector

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for a motivated, detail-driven Environmental Compliance Inspector
, under the city of Seattle job classification of (
Civil Engineer, Specialist Associate
), to join our team and help safeguard Seattle’s communities and environment. In this role, you’ll make a real impact by protecting our wastewater infrastructure, supporting sustainable practices, and helping local businesses and residents understand how they can contribute to a cleaner, healthier city.

In this role, you will use your engineering mindset to:

• Assess and enforce compliance with the City’s Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program to protect pipe integrity and prevent system failures.
• Investigate sewer-related issues, applying problem-solving and analytical skills to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct outreach to businesses and residents, helping them understand how small changes can prevent costly infrastructure damage.
• Respond to environmental incidents to safeguard public health and minimize impacts on wastewater and stormwater systems.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and interpreting GIS data, inspection results, and other program data sets to support program monitoring, metric tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with the managing and maintenance of program databases, including routine data entry, data quality checks, and generating summary reports. Provide basic technical troubleshooting for Microsoft Office, mobile inspection tools, and related software used by the program.
• Conduct site visits/inspections of food service establishments to ensure compliance with city codes associated with the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program and educate facilities on these requirements and best management practices.
• Prepare enforcement letters, assess penalties, and track corrective actions associated with non-compliant wastewater discharges. Evidence and records must be gathered, generated, and maintained in a manner suitable for legal actions and court cases.
• Conduct education and outreach activities to businesses and residents to inform the public about topics pertaining to wastewater source control and pollution prevention.
• Respond to and investigate reports of leaking or…