FOG Inspector Trainee

Henry County Water Authority; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Water Authority is seeking a Compliance Inspector to perform inspections within the Industrial Monitoring Program and to ensure compliance with the Sewer Use Ordinance and applicable laws. The role involves inspecting grease interceptors, reviewing industry records, and recording data in GIS software.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license. The position emphasizes field inspections, coordination with multiple HCWA departments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in inspections and sampling of grease interceptors and oil and water separators.
• Aids in reviewing records on permitted industry operation and activities; inspects grease/oil and water interceptors.
• Helps with new grease/oil and water separator installation inspections.
• Records inspection data into GIS-based software.
• Participates in annual inspections of septage trucks.
• Assists in surveillance of septic and FOG haulers by checking trucks and manifests as needed.
• Maintains a database of HCWA Grease Management Program customers with inspections and maintenance records.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with customers, coworkers and HCWA departments.
• Maintains Authority vehicles and performs safety and maintenance checks.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:Under direct supervision of the Water Reclamation Compliance Superintendent, performs compliance inspections within the Industrial Monitoring Program. Inspects fat, oil, and grease pretreatment devices to ensure compliance with HCWA’s Sewer Use Ordinance and all applicable state and federal laws as required by the Clean Water Act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in inspections and sampling of grease interceptors and oil and water separators.
• Aids in reviewing records on permitted industry operation and activities; inspects the size, installation and maintenance of grease / oil and water interceptors.
• Helps with new grease / oil and water separator installation inspections.
• Accurately records inspection data into GIS-based software.
• Participates in annual inspections of septage trucks.
• Assists in surveillance of septic and FOG haulers by checking trucks and manifests as needed.
• Helps maintain a database of HCWA Grease Management Program customers that includes records of inspections, re-inspections, undersized interceptors, overdue manifests, MNGWPD requirements and maintenance.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with customers, coworkers and other groups such as the Environmental Health Department, Department of Agriculture, HCWA Maintenance personnel and the HCWA GIS department.
• Maintains Authority vehicles, including but not limited to checking oil, coolant, tire pressure, lights, cleanliness and safety checks.

Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Applications for this position will not be accepted after

5:00 p.m. Friday, October 9th, 2026.

Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.