CITY OF LODI April 5, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR
DEFINITION
Performs inspections and sampling of industrial, commercial, and domestic wastewater services and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater; collects potable water samples; enforces the cross connection control and grease interceptor and sand/oil trap inspection programs; performs other sampling, inspections, and tasks as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position requires the ability to use independent judgment in the field and to interact effectively and tactfully with water and wastewater customers. It requires a journey-level of technical skills in sampling and analysis of water and wastewater.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Laboratory Services Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs the duties of the Laboratory Technicians as needed plus:
Inspects and samples industrial, commercial, and residential wastewater services for billing and to assure compliance with all regulations.
Enforces the cross-connection control program including reports, inspections, notifications, and tests all City-owned back flow devices.
Inspects grease interceptor and sand/oil traps.
Cleans, maintains, and repairs sampling and monitoring equipment.
Assists in preparing reports to Federal and State agencies regarding mandated programs.
Prepares clear and concise data summaries and written reports.
Assists in reviewing discharge permit applications, building plans, and specifications for pretreatment and monitoring facilities.
Prepares industrial and septic permits.
Assists in calculating billings for industrial customers.
Prepares and reviews the annual water usage report.
Performs investigations and monitoring of illegal discharges into the storm and wastewater collection systems.
Investigates customer complaints.
Reviews and cross-checks wastewater billings to commercial and industrial customers for appropriate fees due to the City.
Participates in public education and outreach programs pertaining to water/wastewater.
Collects samples from the City’s water and wastewater systems, soil, Lodi Lake, and the San Joaquin Delta as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, and the Metric System.
Safety precautions in the laboratory and in the field.
Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to pretreatment, cross-connection control, and other programs.
Sampling and analysis of water and wastewater.
General principles of wastewater treatment, wastewater collection and water systems.
Ability to:
Conduct detailed and accurate inspections and take representative samples of commercial and industrial facilities.
Work independently and make effective judgments in the field.
Deal effectively and tactfully with water and wastewater customers.
Read plans and blueprints.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Lift and handle manhole covers and monitoring equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Education:
Completion of two years of college (A.A. or A.S. degree) including courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Experience:
Two years of experience in the water or wastewater field (including laboratory and industrial waste experience) or a related position.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Possession of a Grade I Laboratory Analyst and Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector certificates issued by CWEA or their obtainment within two years of appointment is required.
The applicant is also expected to obtain a Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the AWWA, California-Nevada Section
*FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT