SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Job Description:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months.

The ideal Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector displays outstanding character, integrity, technical aptitude, exhibits qualities of leadership through example and possesses reliable problem-solving and project management skills. The ideal candidate performs effectively as a team collaborator and organizer, yet capable of individually tackling complex tasks with limited direction. The candidate is familiar with Federal, State, and local pretreatment and stormwater regulations, their associated environmental considerations, and technologies used to treat or mitigate industrial/commercial wastewater pollutants. The successful candidate is effective at verbal and written communication, pays attention to detail, maintains comprehensive records, manages multiple tasks simultaneously, and presents themselves with consistent professionalism and composure. The successful Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector enjoys working in a dynamic, innovative environment, exhibits intelligence and curiosity, and uses these traits to inspire other inspectors.

Under general supervision, a Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector is to assist with the administration of the City's Industrial Waste Ordinance; to ensure compliance with the NPDES Permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the Santa Ana Region; and perform related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations which pertain to implementing and enforcing a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Pretreatment Program.
• Schedule workloads and provide lead direction, training, and technical assistance to Environmental Compliance Inspectors and administrative support staff.
• Assist in the development of the quarterly Report and Annual Report.
• Assist with the development and compliance of a Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) Program for Municipal Sanitary Sewer Systems, to include a Sewer Spill Overflow Response Plan.
• Maintain storm water discharge compliance with the MS4 permit for the Santa Ana River region.
• Assist and train Environmental Compliance Inspector(s) I and II develop permits for new industrial users.
• Conduct weekly enforcement meetings.
• Receive and investigate all upper-level enforcement actions.
• Serve as advisor to the Fire Department, as requested, during hazardous material spills.
• Research and develop Categorical and Significant Industrial User Permits.
• Serve as Section Safety Representative and Section Employee Representative at division meetings.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and maintain procedures manual.
• Prepare special billing invoices for review.
• Accompany Environmental Compliance Supervisor in meeting with California Regional Water Quality Board staff, industrial dischargers, and consultants regarding industrial wastewater problems.
• Evaluate industrial waste dischargers for compliance with waste discharge regulations.
• Prepare compliance schedules, administrative orders, and letters to industrial waste dischargers for Environmental Compliance Supervisor review.
• Maintain enforcement records.
• Set and retrieve monitoring equipment.
• Respond to Sewer Spill Overflows and treatment plant upsets.
• Prepare forms, graphs, memos, and reports for review.
• Conduct plan check reviews.
• Oversee waste hauler receiving station activities.
• Serve as Environmental Compliance Supervisor, as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: Sixty (60) semester units of college credit with a major in chemistry, biology, water science, environmental science or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two years of experience in wastewater sampling and inspection comparable to that of an Environmental Compliance Inspector II in the City of Riverside. A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Possession of a Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association and the ability to obtain a Grade III Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate within three test cycles from date of appointment.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Level I include Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt).

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offerssix health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  

• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$94,572.00 - $114,996.00 Annually