ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR 4292 BB

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to monitor and investigate environmental compliance in the public right-of-way, storm drain system, waterways, and receiving waters; perform field tests of harmful liquids, gases and solids; identify health hazards; and prepare investigation reports for criminal cases.

Inspect construction sites and industrial facilities for conformance with solid resources, storm water and pretreatment regulations; enforce applicable laws;

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician in physical or chemical testing, in wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment; or

Responsibilities

• Monitors and investigates environmental compliance, inspects construction sites and industrial facilities for conformance with solid resources, storm water and pretreatment regulations; prepares investigation reports and provides testimony in court; oversees remediation of chemical spills and disposal of wastes; may be required to use a personal vehicle and perform weekend/evening work.

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY

$89,241 to $123,588

NOTES

1. In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

An Environmental Compliance Inspector monitors and investigates environmental compliance which may include illicit discharges and illicit connections, and performs field tests of harmful liquids, gases and solids found in the public right-of-way, storm drain system, waterways, and receiving waters; performs health hazard identification of materials and substances found on public property or in the public right-of-way; inspects construction site operations and industrial and commercial facilities for conformance with solid resources, storm water and pretreatment regulations and contract terms; prepares investigation reports for criminal cases and provides court testimony; oversees the remediation of chemical spills and abandoned chemicals; enforces applicable Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), State, and Federal regulations governing proper management and disposal of solid resources, solid and liquid industrial wastes and other discharges to wastewater systems and the environment; conducts inspections of biosolids beneficial use sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations; inspects solid waste facilities, solid waste collection operations, and solid waste hauling companies to ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations and LAMC provisions; handles the inspection, investigation, compliance and safety of the City’s controlled oil drilling sites; may be required to carry out various duties as a public officer, such as serve warrants, issue citations, and make arrests; and does related work.

1. Two years of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician in physical or chemical testing, in wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment, or in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment; or

2. Completion of 24 semester or 36 quarter units from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
3. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 that have completed courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
5. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
6. Environmental Compliance Inspectors may be required to utilize their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties. Upon appointment, they may be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established rates.
7. An employee in this position may be subject to weekend, evening and holiday work assignments.
8. Incumbents in some positions may be required to attend the Los Angeles Police Academy for additional training.
9. See the corresponding “Job Preview” for additional information regarding the duties of an Environmental Compliance Inspector. The Job Preview is available on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/ECI-JobPreview.pdf.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:

1. Possession of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Penal Code Section 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms Course).
2. Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the California Department of Public Health.
3. Possession of a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPERS) certification (40-hour training), or a Hazardous Materials Specialist (HAZMAT) certification, both as certified by the California Specialized Training Institute, Office of Emergency Services.

NOTE

Applicants must attach a