Environmental Compliance Inspectors

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II+

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

This inspector position will primarily focus on Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) inspections at food service establishments.

Hourly Salary Range:
Environmental Compliance Inspector I+ : $24.52 - $32.73
Environmental Compliance Inspector II+ : $26.40 - $35.25

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:
Municipal Utilities / Water Utilities

Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Job Number:
RC#901931

DESCRIPTION
The primary function of the Environmental Compliance Inspector position is to protect the health and safety of the citizens and employees of Tempe, the water distribution system, and the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and stormwater system.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) inspections, backflow assembly testing, wastewater compliance monitoring within the collection system, stormwater inspections, and interpret laboratory analytical results.

• Inspect industrial and commercial establishments to determine compliance with air quality, cross connection, pretreatment, and stormwater ordinances;

• Inspect construction sites to determine compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3); and inspect the installation, operation, and maintenance of backflow assemblies, grease removal equipment, interceptors (grease and sand), storm water treatment devices;

• Draft, issue, and enforce compliance documents related to FOG program; detect hazardous atmospheres (toxic, explosive, ignitable) in sewers with gas detection equipment; determine means of controlling or eliminating hazards;

• Explain and provide information on air quality, cross connection, pretreatment, and stormwater programs to internal and external customers; inform the public about the functions of the Environmental Services Section;

• Perform onsite inspections relating to environmental compliance standards per City approved plans;

• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints on discharges to the sewer system, stormwater system, and a variety of environmental issues;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Environmental Compliance Inspector I+
Requires one (1) year of experience in any of the following areas; general inspections, building plan review, plumbing plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections industrial compliance inspections, cross connection control inspections, technical experience in backflow and/or water treatment systems, stormwater inspections and testing, flow monitoring, and sampling.

Environmental Compliance Inspector II+
Requires three (3) years of experience in any or all of the following areas: general inspections, building plan review, plumbing plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections industrial compliance inspections, cross connection control inspections, technical experience in backflow and/or water treatment systems, stormwater inspections and testing, flow monitoring, and sampling.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:
Environmental Compliance Inspector I+
Requires the equivalent to college level coursework or specialized training in chemistry, bacteriology, environmental sciences, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Environmental Compliance Inspector II+
Requires the equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in chemistry, bacteriology, environmental sciences, or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Environmental Compliance Inspector I+ and II+
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or must obtain within one (1) year, the following certifications:
o ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification
o ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collection Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
- Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
- Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.