Wastewater Compliance & Outreach Inspector

Seattle Public Utilities; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

City pension plan

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to enforce city codes, investigate sewer issues, and educate businesses and residents on wastewater controls. The role supports protecting Seattle’s wastewater infrastructure and public health.

You'll work in a hybrid schedule, using GIS data, inspections, and enforcement actions to prevent system failures. Must have a Civil Engineering background, an associate degree, and a WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Current Washington State driver's license.
• Knowledge of wastewater systems and environmental regulations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize GIS data, inspection results, and program data for monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain program databases with data entry and quality checks; provide basic troubleshooting for software.
• Conduct site visits to ensure FOG program compliance and educate facilities on requirements.
• Prepare enforcement letters, assess penalties, and track corrective actions.
• Educate businesses and residents on wastewater source control and pollution prevention.
• Investigate private sewer issues, including dye tests when needed.
• Analyze sewer segments with history of overflows and grease-related issues.
• On-call shifts as needed to respond to spills and incidents.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

GIS/data analysis

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Two years of college coursework in engineering/ construction technology

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to enforce city codes, investigate sewer issues, and educate businesses and residents on wastewater controls. The role supports protecting Seattle’s wastewater infrastructure and public health.

You'll work in a hybrid schedule, using GIS data, inspections, and enforcement actions to prevent system failures. Must have a Civil Engineering background, an associate degree, and a WA driver’s license.