NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
Laguna Treatment Plant-4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $104K/yrNEOGOV is looking for qualified individuals to join the City of Santa Rosa's water department as an Environmental Compliance Inspector II. This role involves enforcing local, state, and federal standards for wastewater and stormwater discharges by inspecting commercial businesses and obtaining water samples to ensure compliance with discharge permits.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the Environmental Services sampling team for water, wastewater and stormwater events
Participate in sampling and sampler maintenance in Environmental Compliance
Conduct a variety of chemical and biological field tests
Evaluate commercial businesses work flows and wastewater discharges to determine Nonresidential discharger classifications and permit requirements
Prepare and issue Non-Residential Wastewater Discharge Permits
Inspect commercial facilities to determine compliance with local, state and federal standards, ordinances, regulations and laws
Keep inspection records and documents current
Enforce permit requirements using Corrective Action Notices and Notices of Violation
Interpret and implement Title 15 of the Santa Rosa City Code (Sewers) and the sewer codes of the regional system partners
Assist in responses to wastewater and storm water incidents as required
Respond to complaints relevant to commercial wastewater and stormwater problems
Conduct investigations to provide support for legal action in response to permit non-compliance
Participate in creation of Pollution Prevention Programs and outreach materials
Participate in the preparation of technical reports for the State Water Quality Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency
Prepare compliance letters to wastewater dischargers
Maintain and update Commercial Questionnaire and Permit file
Prepare and conduct presentations to commercial users and the general public
And perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of: Applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, standards and laws; chemistry and biology as they relate to environmental compliance enforcement; principles of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities; chemicals and their safe use; wastewater testing equipment and procedures; commercial wastewater, storm water and sampling techniques
Ability to: Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; maintain harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of business; work effectively in a team based organization; prepare and maintain correspondence and reports; learn basic hydraulic and environmental engineering concepts; read engineering drawings; interpret rules, regulations and laws relating to environmental compliance; comprehend and make inferences from written material; enter data into a computer terminal or PC device; conduct required sampling programs and laboratory tests; enforce regulations with tact, firmness and consistency
Experience - Sufficient experience in environmental compliance inspection or related field to demonstrate possession of the above knowledge and abilities
Education – Equivalent to a two year degree of Environmental Studies or related field including course work in chemistry, biology, wastewater treatment, or a related science course work
Sacramento State Pretreatment Facility Inspector course or other course work approved by the Utilities Department within two years
Benefits
Retirement through CalPERS
A competitive leave accrual package
Your choice of three health plans
Top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage
A competitive total compensation package!
A flexible work schedule: 5/8 or 9/80
12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
$500 annually for wellness
The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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