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Position Description
The Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI) is responsible for ensuring compliance with Publicly Owned Treatment Works and Industrial Pretreatment Program requirements, as well as other federal, state, and local requirements. ECIs enforce the provisions of wastewater discharge permits, ordinances, and applicable rules and regulations to ensure compliance with a variety of local, state, and federal requirements.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensures and protects Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) compliance.
- Monitors and enforces Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) requirements; ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
- Reviews Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications; issues discharge permits pursuant to the IPP.
- Identifies, inspects, and evaluates new industries for IPP applicability; conducts compliance and enforcement inspections on permitted and non-permitted industries and commercial businesses; investigates instances of non-compliance; issues violation notices and penalties; responds to and investigates illicit discharge situations.
- Conducts and performs all types of sampling and field testing; analyzes laboratory data for effectiveness and compliance.
- Performs sewer billing activities, including but not limited to, data collection, sewer billing categorization, and effluent and production meter readings.
- Participates in development and revision of City codes, ordinances, IPP, Enforcement Response Plan, , etc.
- Maintains monitoring and sampling equipment in operating condition; maintains comprehensive inventory of tools, equipment, spare parts, etc.
- Operates a variety of Class C motor vehicles on surface streets and highways, potentially driving in excess of 100 miles per day.
- Duties are performed in all types of weather including rain, fog, heat, etc.
One vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division; however, the eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, environmental science, biology, chemical engineering, or closely related field. One (1) year of experience in the water/wastewater quality control field.
OR
Five (5) years of inspecting and/or monitoring experience in the water/wastewater quality control field.
OR
Possession at time of application, and continue to maintain throughout employment, a valid Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate, Grade III, issued by the California Water Environment Association.
IF QUALIFYING WITH EDUCATION, A COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND INCLUDED IN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES. APPLICANTS LACKING THE DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REJECTED IF RELYING UPON EDUCATION TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Additional Requirements
Eligibles will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The Selection Process
The selection process may consist of the following:
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge of the following: water/wastewater quality control; inspecting and/or monitoring in the water/wastewater quality field; or other topics related to a candidate’s training, experience, and qualifications for the position of Environmental Compliance Inspector. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for week of May 11, 2026.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Veteran’s Preference
If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.
