Lead Environmental Compliance Inspector – Stormwater

Gfoat; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector (Sormwater) to serve as the lead inspector within the environmental compliance program. The role requires an Associate’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with a Texas driver’s license; extensive inspections, investigations and enforcement are part of the job.

The Senior Inspector coordinates with managers to ensure defensible application of ordinances and regulations, while mentoring staff and contributing to

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in an environmental field with 5 years of experience in environmental inspection or regulatory program work.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections at industrial sites, food service establishments, commercial facilities, construction sites, and municipal facilities to verify compliance with city ordinances, permits, and regulations.
• Conduct complex investigations of complaints, spills, illicit discharges, bypasses, CSOs, and high-risk violations; gather evidence and recommend enforcement actions.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and balance workload with other inspectors to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Perform advanced sampling and data review; assist in design of sampling plans and inspection strategies for higher risk facilities.
• Review inspection reports and provide coaching to improve documentation quality.
• Assist with enforcement actions, including notices of violation and compliance schedules; present case info as needed.
• Provide field leadership through training, ride-alongs, onboarding, and SOP development.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned programs with industries and partners; participate in meetings and outreach.
• Coordinate with lab, collection and treatment operations, engineering, legal, and other departments to resolve complex issues.
• Respond to after-hours or emergency calls and lead field response when needed.
• Perform duties across various programs as needed to support compliance and environmental protection.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field

Job description

City of Waco is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector (Sormwater) to serve as the lead inspector within the environmental compliance program. The role requires an Associate’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with a Texas driver’s license; extensive inspections, investigations and enforcement are part of the job.

The Senior Inspector coordinates with managers to ensure defensible application of ordinances and regulations, while mentoring staff and contributing to