Environmental Compliance Inspector

Capital Region Water; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region Water in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to perform inspections, sampling, and monitoring to ensure compliance with wastewater, pretreatment, stormwater, and oil and grease regulations. The role emphasizes field inspections of facilities and reporting.

You will investigate complaints, inspect grease traps, and help develop prevention programs; collaborate with municipalities, and respond to incidents outside hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, biology, chemistry, physical science, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with 5 years of water/wastewater operations and inspection experience.
• PA Wastewater Operator Certification preferred.
• 2+ years in water/wastewater operations and inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and sampling of facilities for compliance with wastewater, pretreatment, stormwater, and oil and grease rules.
• Inspect food service and automotive shops for CRW compliance.
• Investigate complaints and illicit discharges.
• Inspect grease traps and interceptors; verify hauling records; issue reports.
• Issue notices of violation and enforcement actions per CRW and local ordinances.
• Develop and maintain oil and grease prevention programs including sampling and customer education.
• Assist in emergency environmental situations from spills or releases.
• Review blueprints to ensure proper fixture sizing and connections.
• Respond to emergencies outside normal hours as needed.

Skills

Water/wastewater knowledge

NPDES/MS4 regulations

Inspection methods

Reading drawings

Recordkeeping/reporting

Communication skills

Independent work

OSHA rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

Environmental Compliance Inspector

We are always looking for talented, energetic, and hard-working employees that want to serve their community

Company name: Capital Region Water

Position type: Full -Time

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Join the CReW!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Description of responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and sampling of industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with wastewater, pretreatment, stormwater, and oil and grease requirements.
• Inspect food service and automotive service establishments for compliance with CRW requirements and applicable regulations.
• Investigate complaints, illicit discharges, grease-related blockages, and other potential environmental violations.
• Visually inspects grease traps and grease interceptors for compliance requirements, verifies hauling records, and issues inspection reports.
• Issue inspection reports, Notices of Violation, and other enforcement actions in accordance with CRW’s rules and regulations and the contributing municipal jurisdictions ordinances.
• Develops, implements and maintains oil and grease prevention programs including collection sampling and customer education.
• Assists in supervising and dealing with emergency environmental situations resulting from accidental spills, slug discharges, hazardous material releases, etc. as needed.
• Plan checks and reviews blueprints to ensure proper sizing of fixtures and to ensure all required fixtures are connected to equipment.
• Available to respond to emergency or investigative incidents occurring outside of working hours deemed to be normal & expected of this position.

Required experience:

• 2+ years in water/wastewater utility operations, environmental compliance, inspection, or code enforcement is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience with inspections, sampling, monitoring, or compliance investigations is preferred.
• Experience working with wastewater, stormwater, industrial waste, and environmental regulations is preferred.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, industrial pretreatment, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Knowledge of NPDES/MS4 standard regulations
• Knowledge of inspection methods, sampling practices, and flow monitoring equipment.
• Ability to recognize potential violations of pretreatment, stormwater, and oil and grease requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, and maps.
• Strong recordkeeping, report writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, including OSHA requirements.

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, biology, chemistry, physical science, environmental science, or a related degree is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, CRW will consider candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in water/wastewater utility operations and maintenance, inspection, or code enforcement.
• PA Wastewater Operator Certification is preferred.

Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Region Water actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.