ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I TRAINEE or ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Compliance I Trainee or Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer - Industrial Waste 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 six (6) months.

The Environmental Compliance Inspector I/Trainee performs sampling and inspection work for pretreatment and stormwater activities of local businesses and industries. Protects the public, environment, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).

The Environmental Compliance Inspector II performs sampling and inspection work related to the administration of the City’s Industrial Waste Ordinance and to ensure compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (M4) and the Water Quality Management Plant (WQMP) for the Santa Ana region.

Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee
$65,136.00 - $71,808.00 Annually

Environmental Compliance Inspector I
$75,408.00 - $91,632.00 Annually

Environmental Compliance Inspector II
$85,572.00 - $103,992.00 Annually

Work Performed

Environmental Compliance Inspector I / Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee

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


Environmental Compliance Inspector II

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


Qualifications

Environmental Compliance Inspector I Trainee
Education: Equivalent to an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Six (6) weeks of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field.

Environmental Compliance Inspector I
Education: Equivalent to an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in industrial waste inspection or related field or six (6) months of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field

Environmental Compliance Inspector II

Education: Equivalent to anAssociate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with at least two semesters of chemistry, supplemented by additional courses in biology or related sciences. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience : Three (3) years of experience in industrial waste inspection comparable to that of an Environmental Compliance Inspector I in the City of Riverside OR two (2) years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Possession of a Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association is required at the Environmental Compliance Inspector II level.

Possession of a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association must be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment.

Ability to obtain proof of completion of Pretreatment Facility Inspection course work from California State University Sacramento, with 90% grade average within 12 months from date of appointment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current Industrial Waste Inspection or Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

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


For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: 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: 11/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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