Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts · 1 month ago
Industrial Waste Inspector I, II (SG-409-25E) Various
Whittier, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is seeking Industrial Waste Inspectors to ensure compliance with industrial wastewater discharge rules. The role involves inspecting industrial firms, assessing waste processes, and collaborating with management to correct violations.
Civil EngineeringGovernmentRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
To inspect and investigate waste processes used by commercial/industrial facilities to determine compliance with industrial wastewater discharge rules and regulations
Inspect industrial firms to determine the nature of business, the wastewater generating processes, the magnitude, type and strength of wastes produced
Assess the adequacy of pretreatment equipment and its compliance with related legal requirements
Discuss problems with the firms' management and seek to effect corrections
Issue citations
Respond to emergencies and investigate plant upsets and sewer problems to determine if caused by illegal, excessive or unusual industrial waste discharges
Determine sources of offending wastes
Conduct sampling of wastewater and chemical tests
Recommend solutions to correct offending waste problems
Assist company representatives with the discharge permit application procedures and related paperwork
Prepare documentation for court hearings
Prepare reports, letters and memoranda
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Valid California Class C driver license
For the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR I level, two years of experience performing the duties of a laboratory technician or sub-professional engineering class or equivalent
Completion of 12 semester units in biology, chemistry or closely related field
For the INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR II level, one year of experience performing the duties of an Industrial Waste Inspector I; OR two years' experience conducting industrial wastewater treatment inspection to detect offensive industrial waste and recommending solutions
Completion of 12 semester units in biology, chemistry or closely related field OR two years of additional qualifying experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Technology, or related field
Completion of an Environmental Compliance Inspection certification
Benefits
CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2025, the Districts contribute $2,305.28 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
DENTAL: Districts paid. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage for a prepaid dental program which provides for most routine dental care through a panel of contracting dentists with no deductibles. Employees are eligible to enroll in an indemnity plan if requested within thirty days after completion of three years of employment (sooner for some bargaining units), or during subsequent open enrollment periods.
VISION: Employee paid.
LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.
VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.
STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT: For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.
A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
Clear policies and procedures.
Health and safety programs.
Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.
Company
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is a government organization that offers wastewater recycling, solid waste and green power services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.8MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-07-07Grant· $1.8M
Leadership Team
Richard Salazar
GENERAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
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