Solid Waste Inspector III

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Solid Waste Inspector III to perform inspections of permitted waste facilities and oversee compliance with state laws. The role involves evaluating technical documents, documenting results, and coordinating enforcement actions with local agencies.

Qualified candidates will have 3 years of relevant solid waste or tire experience, a valid California Driver License, and Education options including a REHS or related degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time solid waste, hazardous waste or waste tire experience.
• Experience must include inspecting sites, enforcing related laws and regulations, and issuing permits.
• Valid California Class C Driver License required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect solid waste disposal/landfill sites and operations for compliance with CA laws and regulations.
• Document inspection results and compliance attempts; prepare reports and correspondence.
• Review technical documents (site investigation reports, risk assessments, remediation plans).
• Oversee site assessments/remediation; assist with grants and enforcement programs; provide training and public presentations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering or Industrial Hygiene

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 30 sem/45 quarter units in biological, physical or environmental science with at least one lab course and algebra

Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) registration with CA Department of Public Health

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Solid Waste Inspector III positions conduct inspections of permitted solid waste disposal/landfill sites and operations to ensure compliance with the State of California's solid/hazardous waste laws and regulations and to identify and mitigate potential environmental health risks, document inspection results and compliance attempts; prepare reports, forms, memorandums and correspondence; review and evaluate highly technical documents, (e.g., site investigation reports, health-based risk assessments, remediation plans and closure/post-closure maintenance plans); oversee site assessments and remediation of burn ash sites; develop, administer and monitor grants; implement the waste tire enforcement grant program; investigate complaints; conduct training; make public presentations; coordinate Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) activities with other agencies; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Solid Waste Inspector III employees will be required to maneuver above, under and around equipment during inspections; safely move across wet, uneven surfaces and rugged terrain; ascend/descend ladders, stairs and elevated catwalks; and to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering or Industrial Hygiene.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter), which MUST include at least 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units of biological, physical or environmental science, including at least one laboratory course in chemistry, physics, microbiology or biology AND completion of at least one college-level algebra course or higher.
• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the California Department of Public Health.

Note:

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time solid waste, hazardous waste or waste tire experience which MUST include all of the following:

• Inspecting solid/hazardous waste sites or tire facilities.
• Implementing or enforcing related laws and regulations.
• Preparing and issuing permits for solid/hazardous waste or waste tire related activities.

Note:

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Note:

• Candidates will generally be required to provide proof of a valid driver license within approximately two weeks of receiving a conditional offer.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or a closely related field.