Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector I

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector I to join their team. This entry-level position is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and conducting critical inspections related to water quality and public safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in water resources. Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the city values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Three years’ technical experience in water resources (water quality, wastewater systems).
• Two years of college level coursework can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Conduct various inspections (Water Quality, Reclaimed/Air Quality, Industrial Pretreatment, Backflow).
• Support regulatory activities and monitor compliance with city codes.

Skills

Technical experience in water resources

Environmental quality

Water distribution

Wastewater treatment

Backflow knowledge

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

Two years of college level coursework in environmental, physical, or biological science

Job description

There is currently one vacancy in the Water Quality assignment, one vacancy in the Industrial Pre-treatment assignment and one vacancy in the Backflow assignment. This recruitment will also be used to create an Eligible List for future vacancies in any assignment area.

First review of applications will be on Monday, March 3, 2025, and weekly thereafter until filled.
The Environmental Compliance Inspector I position is the first position in a series responsible for performing work and program administration duties in support of the Regulatory Compliance Program. The primary function of the Environmental Compliance Inspector I position is to maintain compliance with state, federal, county, and local regulations, and to protect the health and safety of Mesa’s citizens and employees, the water distribution system, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) systems.

This position is divided into four functional areas: Water Quality Inspections, Reclaimed/Air Quality Inspections, Industrial Pretreatment Inspections, and Backflow Inspections. The Water Quality Inspector samples, monitors, and supports regulatory activities for Drinking Water. The Reclaimed/Air Quality Inspector samples, monitors, and supports regulatory activities for Reclaimed Water, Biosolids, and Air Quality. The Industrial Pretreatment Inspector and the Backflow Inspector sample, inspect, and monitor industrial and commercial establishments for compliance with city code and ordinances, and to support regulatory activities for Industrial Pretreatment and Backflow programs, respectfully.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Compliance Inspector II by performing more routine inspections, technical work, program administration duties, and has a more limited knowledge of environmental regulations. The Environmental Compliance Inspector II has extensive knowledge regarding applicable regulations and works with the more complex inspections. This class is supervised by the supervisor in their assigned area (Water Quality, Reclaimed/Air Quality, Industrial Pretreatment, or Cross Connection) and may take direction from an Environmental Compliance Inspector II. Employees in this class can progress to the Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector II class by noncompetitive, criteria-based promotion. This class is subject to frequent emergency call-out and must be available to work scheduled stand-by and overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This class is FLSA non-exempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three years’ technical experience in water resources (water or environmental quality, wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment, industrial pretreatment, water distribution, backflow, stormwater, etc.). Two years of college level coursework, including 12 credit hours of environmental, physical, or biological science coursework may substitute for one year of required work experience(official or unofficial transcripts must be attached with application for verification).

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain within one year of hire date and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in either Treatment or Distribution (Backflow and Water Quality assignments), or Wastewater Treatment or Collections certification(Reclaimed/Air Quality and Industrial Pretreatment assignments). Must obtain within one year of hire date and maintain a forty-hour HazWoper certification. If assigned to Industrial Pretreatment, must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4713.pdf