Water Quality & Compliance Inspector

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laredo is seeking a dedicated professional to perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement to ensure compliance with cross-connection control, FOG, industrial pretreatment, and water quality regulations.

You will conduct surveys, document findings, respond to complaints, and provide guidance to residents and businesses while maintaining accurate records and driving a City vehicle as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least 1 year of general experience in environmental science, water sampling, or related fields preferred.
• Must possess Valid Texas Driver License and ability to obtain required certifications (Water Operator License Class D, CSI) within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct cross-connection surveys and FOG inspections to evaluate compliance with city and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clear records of investigation findings, photographs, contact information and any other pertinent information.
• Investigate public complaints regarding illegal discharges, water quality, water conservation and FOG with findings and recommendations.
• Occasionally monitor water quality parameters such as chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, pressure, and ammonia following SOPs and calibrated equipment.
• Enforce applicable local ordinances and assist customers with compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and education to residential, commercial, and industrial customers to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance; communicate requirements clearly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date inspection records, enforcement documentation, databases, and correspondence.
• Drive a City vehicle for city-related business.

Skills

Investigative studies

Water quality

Communication (oral & written)

Planning & organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Automatic samplers

Flow meters

Dissolved oxygen meters (DO meters)

Field instrumentation

Gas monitors

Job description

The City of Laredo is seeking a dedicated professional to perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement to ensure compliance with cross-connection control, FOG, industrial pretreatment, and water quality regulations.

You will conduct surveys, document findings, respond to complaints, and provide guidance to residents and businesses while maintaining accurate records and driving a City vehicle as required.