Wastewater FOG Inspector; Fat, Oil, and Grease - Waterbury, CT

Wastewater FOG Inspector (Fat, Oil, and Grease) - Waterbury, CT

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Inspector
, you will be an integral member of a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential wastewater services. Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, this role involves performing a range of duties in support of the Industrial Pretreatment and FOG Programs. Responsibilities include scheduling and conducting field inspections of Waterbury Food Service Establishments (FSEs), as well as commercial and industrial facilities, to verify compliance with pretreatment requirements.

These efforts are critical to protecting the integrity of the wastewater collection system, treatment facilities, and the surrounding environment.

• Ensure compliance with CT DEEP General Permit for the Discharge of Fats, Oils, and Grease and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct routine and follow‑up inspections of grease traps, interceptors, and discharge systems at class 3 and class 4 FSEs (approximately 350 establishments) and other regulated facilities.
• Review and verify maintenance records, cleaning schedules, and disposal manifests to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate business owners and staff on proper FOG handling and disposal practices.
• Investigate complaints and potential violations related to FOG discharge.
• Prepare formal notices of violation and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Enter electronic data and maintain records within FOG systems (City View and Nobel).
• Collaborate with the Health Department and Engineering staff to coordinate enforcement.
• Assist in developing and revising program materials, outreach campaigns, and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between the City, food service establishments, and regulatory agencies to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned with program goals.
• Support Capacity, Maintenance, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) program and initiatives.
• Conduct inspections of commercial and industrial facilities to ensure compliance with wastewater pretreatment regulations and discharge permits.

• Experience in utility field work or a closely related field, such as food service operations, plumbing, municipal pretreatment programs, or industrial or municipal wastewater treatment processes.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle for fieldwork.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to manage and input data accurately.

• Prior experience in a municipal pretreatment or FOG compliance program, including inspection, enforcement, and reporting activities.
• Knowledge of Pretreatment Program regulation and familiarity with CT DEEP requirements and CMOM programs.
• Experience inspecting grease control devices, such as grease interceptors, grease traps, and oil/water separators.

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services and requires the employee to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis.

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