Environmental Compliance Inspector

Have you ever thought about a career in the Public Works Environmental Compliance Sector
?

Do you have a passion for protecting natural resources and the environment?

Are you looking for a dynamic career where environmental regulations are ever-changing, but the organization is stable?

Does the idea of educating the public about environmental programs, and performing compliance inspections interest you?

Then we want to talk to you!

• Salary range: $31.83- $41.30 with Excellent Benefits
  • 3% Cost of Living adjustment increase effective 7/13/26
  • 3% Cost of Living adjustment increase effective 7/12/27
    • Generally, salary placement is at the beginning of the salary range.
    • Advanced placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.
• Regular full-time position
• 9/80 Work Schedule with alternating Friday off

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college-level coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a related field.

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible environmental inspection, sampling, and enforcement experience, including some experience with industrial wastewater pretreatment programs.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate.
• Possession of a Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate is desirable.

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The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• College-level coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field, such as water resource management.
• A broad understanding of environmental regulations including water conservation and efficiency, storm water, waste water pretreatment, solid waste and recycling, and hazardous materials/waste.
• Two years of environmental compliance program inspection, sampling, permitting, and enforcement experience.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local environmental and water policies, standards, rules, and regulations.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Respond to complaints regarding water waste, illicit discharges, odors, and hazardous materials in the public and private sectors.
• The ability to handle difficult and unusual situations with businesses, residents, and City personnel.
• Defining characteristics such as dependability, hardworking, and a positive attitude and the ability to follow directions with complete transparency.