Salary: $54,727.71 - $76,472.86 Annually
Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14879
Department: (H310)Water Resources
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties There is currently one vacancy in the Water Quality 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, August 19, 2024, 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 FLSA non-exempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements 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 RequirementsMust possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire 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.
Link to Job Description
A is linked here.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
02
How many years of full-time technical experience do you have in water resources (water or environmental quality, wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment, industrial pretreatment, water distribution, backflow, stormwater, etc.)?
None Some but less than 2 years 2 years or more but less than 3 years 3 years or more
03
Please describe your technical experience in water resources, include employer(s).
Please also detail your experience on your application.
If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have at least 48 college level credits hours?
Official or unofficial transcripts must be attached with application for verification.
Yes No
05
Please list the college level environmental, physical, or biological sciences coursework that you successfully completed, including the number of credit hours.
You must also include this education information on your application as well as attach an official or unofficial transcript for verification.
If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Yes No
07
Please select the ADEQ Certifications that you currently possess.
Please select all that apply.
Please also detail your certifications on your application.
Grade 1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 or higher Wastewater Collections Operator Grade 1 or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator None of the above
08
Which positions would you like to be considered for?
Check all that apply.
Current Water Quality vacancy Future vacancies in other assignment areas
Required Question