Environmental Compliance Inspector II or III

The District

 

Union Sanitary District is a public agency whose goal is to protect human health and the environment by responsibly collecting, treating and disposing of wastewater for the cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City, California.  Through a labor-management cooperative effort and a team-based structure, we have made a commitment to become a competitive leader in the wastewater industry.

 Commitments

 

Employees are expected to ensure the highest level of customer-valued service, maintain a safe working environment, solve problems and participate in decision-making, and work effectively in a team-based organization. Our employees are committed to the continuous improve­ment and success of the District, and are account­able for their actions and deeds. The District encourages long-term growth and develop­ment of the staff by providing and encouraging training and skill enhance­ment.

 The Position

 

The District is recruiting to fill one position, either as an Environmental Compliance Inspector II or Environmental Compliance Inspector III.

 

Incumbents perform inspections of industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and permit conditions related to urban runoff, pollution prevention and pretreatment requirements. Inspectors take follow-up action, including appropriate enforcement actions which comply with the District?s Enforcement Response Plan.

 

Inspectors also review and evaluate permit applications and issue permits, calculate fees, perform sampling activities, prepare a variety of manual and computerized reports, and interact with

industries, other agencies, commercial establishments, residential customers, and other regulators.

 

The Inspector II is a sub-journey level position, and the Inspector III is a journey-level position.  Inspector II?s are eligible to promote to Inspector III as they gain experience, achieve proficiency, and obtain appropriate certification(s). The Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate:

 

?  Strong technical background to carry out the duties of the position(s)

?  Commitment to customer service

?  Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers, industries, the public, internal staff and other agencies  

?  Effective written communication skills to prepare reports and letters and maintain accurate and complete records

?  Ability to work safely

?  Sound judgment

?  Ability to complete work independently in a timely manner

 

Minimum Qualifications



 

Education and Experience

 

The EC Inspector II requires two years? college with one year of  chemistry with lab and one year of biology or other environmental science AND one year of relevant experience such as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, a Laboratory Analyst in a wastewater treatment plant, or a technician in sampling, inspecting, enforcing, or chemical testing relating to environmental control.  An additional year of relevant experience may be substituted for one year of college. Experience directly related to a pollution prevention/urban runoff program is highly desirable. Must obtain California Water Environment Association Grade I Industrial Waste Inspector Certificate within 24 months of appointment to position.

 

The EC Inspector III requires two years? college with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field AND two years? experience as an Environmental Compliance Inspector II at the District or its equivalent. Must obtain California Water Environment Association Grade II Industrial Waste Inspector Certificate within 24 months of appointment to position.



 

Knowledge of (at a II or III level, as indicated):

 

? Common laboratory analyses, sampling, and flow measuring methods and equipment (II & III)

? Basic pollution prevention regulations and principles of  urban runoff and pretreatment compliance (II)

? Principles and methods of industrial & municipal wastewater treatment and related safety procedures (II & III)

? Wastewater & water quality regulations & standards, including those related to pollution prevention, urban runoff, and pretreatment (III)

? Federal regulations for classifying industrial users (III)

? High technology industrial processes, including those used in the pharmaceutical & metal finishing industries and hard disk and semi-conductor manufacturing (III)



 

Skill  in (at a II or III level, as indicated):

 

? Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining procedures(II) / complex procedures(III), rules, regulations & laws relating to water, wastewater  and urban runoff

? Conducting basic (II) or more complex (III) environmental compliance inspections

? Reviewing and evaluating all but the most complex permits (II level assists; III level performs)

? Making arithmetic calculations



 

Ability to (at a II or III level, as indicated):

 

? Learn to operate District-specific computer programs (II & III)

? Research regulations relating to urban runoff & industrial compliance issues & industrial processes and products (II assists; III performs)

? Prepare a variety of manual and computerized records, reports and correspondence (II & III)

? Learn basic environmental engineering and hydraulic concepts (II)

? Follow oral and written instructions (II & III)

? Accurately observe and document situations and report observations (II & III)

? Establish & maintain effective relationships with others; work with others to solve problems (II & III)

? Work independently in a responsible manner and complete work in a timely manner (II & III)

 

 

Other Requirements of Both Positions

 

? Physical characteristics to perform the work, including climbing ladders and lifting 50 pounds

? A valid Class C California driver?s license,  satisfactory driving record, and the ability to be insured by the District to operate District vehicles

? Both classifications are covered under the provisions of the District?s Memoran­dum of Understanding with SEIU Local 790 and employees are required to either join the Union or pay a monthly service fee.

 

Benefits

 

 

? Excellent benefits package valued at approxi­mately $22,900 (II) and $24,400 (III) annually for employee with two or more dependents for:

 

? Medical, dental, vision care and life insurance for employee and dependents up to $1,130/month

 

? Two weeks vacation per year (increasing with longevity); and 13 paid holidays

 

? Public Employees? Retirement System 2.5% @55. The District contributes 6% of the 8% required. Employees participate in Medicare portion of Social Security only.

 

? Life insurance and short and long term disability insurance.

 

? Alternate Work Hours Program allowing employees an additional day off during each two-week period

 

? A Deferred Compensation plan is available. 

 

 

 Selection Procedure

 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of District application materials

 

? To apply, go to www.unionsanitary.com, email your request to jobs@unionsanitary.com or call (510) 477-7500. All materials must be received in our office by 12:00 NOON on Monday September 11, 2006. No postmarks will be accepted; faxes and emails are accepted. No application will be considered that does not have the supplemental form completed.

 

? A panel of persons knowledge­able about this position will review the applications and supplements.

 

? Those applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to a Written Exam, on Monday, September 18, 2006, at 5:15 pm.

 

? Those candidates scoring highest on the Written Exam will be invited to a Qualifications Appraisal Interview, sched­uled for Thursday, September 21, 2006.

 

? A hiring panel will interview finalists on Thursday, September 28, 2006.

 

? Before appointment to the position, the candidate must pass a medical examination (conducted by a licensed physician designated by the District) and pass a driving insurability check.