Environmental Inspector III- Environmental Services Department
Environmental Inspector III- Environmental Services Department
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$ 91374 - 122470
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
TheEnvironmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention watershed protection utility service provision and climate action. Together ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team numerous professional growth opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally the City offers excellent health and pensionbenefits as well as 15 paid holidays!
To learn more about ESD follow @sjenvironment onTwitterFacebook andInstagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
About the Division(s)
NOTE:ESD intends to use the candidate pool developed from this recruitment to fill all current vacancies as well as any future vacancies that may occur in the coming months throughout the entire department. Descriptions of teams that have Environmental Inspectors are below.
Watershed Protection Division (WSP):
The Watershed Protection (WSP) Division provides services that support the Citys efforts to protect water quality in local creeks and the Bay. These services are integral to the Citys management of both wastewater and stormwater. The Watershed Protection Division is comprised of nearly 90 employees with four key functions: Stormwater Management Environmental Enforcement Industrial Pretreatment and Emergency Preparedness & Real Estate.
The Watershed Divisions key functions and their related work groups for these positions are described below:
WSP: PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
Source Control This group is responsible for implementing the Pretreatment Program for industrial discharges to the San JosSanta Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (Facility). The program is required by the Facilitys NPDES permit and is aimed at ensuring that certain dischargers have adequate treatment of wastewater discharges prior to discharge in order to protect the integrity of the wastewater collection system Facility treatment system and Facility discharges to the Bay. On an annual basis this group inspects approximately 350 businesses collects more than 1900 water quality samples reviews more than 900 selfmonitoring reports and conducts surveillance monitoring.
Environmental Engineering This group which includes Sanitary Engineers and Environmental Inspectors provides engineering and technical support to the Pretreatment Program. This work groups responsibilities include issuing and renewing approximately 100 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits annually performing Plan Checks for industrial facilities within the San JosSanta Clara Regional Wastewater Facilitys service area and developing procedures and policy documents in support of Watershed Protection programs among other technical support roles.
WSP: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Construction/Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination This group is responsible for inspecting active construction sites in San Jos for compliance with local ordinances and implementation of best management practices that protect stormwater quality the storm sewer system creeks and the Bay. This group also responds to and investigates complaints of discharges into the Citys storm sewer collection system. This group often coordinates with other City departments and outside regulatory agencies during spill response and cleanup. This program is required under the Citys Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP).
Industrial/Commercial Stormwater Enforcement This group is responsible for inspecting commercial and industrial businesses in San Jos for compliance with local ordinances and implementation of best management practices that protect stormwater quality the storm sewer system creeks and the Bay. This program is required under the Citys Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP). This program provides detailed inspections of more than 8000 commercial and industrial facilities in San Jos.
Fats Oils and Grease and Sewer Investigations This group is responsible for an inspection program focused on Commercial food service establishments with an emphasis on controls for Fats Oils and Grease (FOG). This program is required under the Citys Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). This program provides detailed inspections of more than 4000 food service establishments in San Jos.
Stormwater Treatment Measures Postconstruction Compliance This group is responsible for inspecting nearly 4000 public and private stormwater treatment measures installed throughout San Jos to ensure that they are operating and maintained in good working order. These devices capture and treat stormwater before it is infiltrated into the native soil or discharged into the storm sewer system for certain new and redevelopment projects. In addition this group inspects Private Land Drainage Areas for trash load reduction and will begin conducting investigations and abatement of specific properties with higher levels of PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls. This program is required under the Citys Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP).
Integrated Waste Management Division (IWM):
Enforcement Team The Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division leads one of the largest and most advanced solid waste management systems in the United States through creativity and innovation. Division staff collaborate with other City departments and establish strong partnerships with private companies other government agencies nonprofits and the community on a variety of key efforts. Work with a great team and learn new skills that contribute to the bigger purpose of protecting the environment at a local level.
This position is a municipal code enforcement field position that conducts facetoface educational and compliance visits with commercial businesses apartment buildings and singlefamily houses with the goal of supporting proper organics recyclables and garbage management. Inspectors work in conjunction with the solid waste haulers city staff and other parties to ensure proper solid waste storage use of authorized solid waste haulers proper setout of solid waste containers and other regulations that improve the health safety and environment within the City of San Jose.Position Duties
Job Classification Overview Environmental Inspectors I/II:
Environmental Inspectors conduct a variety of compliance inspections and investigation duties to ensure compliance with local state and federal environmental regulations. They interpret and enforce regulations by assessing environmental data reviewing selfmonitoring reports performing inspections and overseeing specialized compliance assessments and investigations. Environmental Inspectors prepare a variety of technical and regulatory reports and maintain program records.
The Environmental Inspector classification includes two levels: Environmental Inspector I & Environmental Inspector II. Depending on your qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications below) the application you submit may be considered for an Environmental Inspector I or II position.
Salary Ranges
Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience. Salary ranges for these classifications are:- Environmental Inspector I: $91374.40 $110947.20
- Environmental Inspector II: $100755.20 $122470.40
Minimum Qualifications
Education:A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science Engineering Biology Chemistry or a closely related field.
Experience:- Environmental Inspector I None.
- Environmental Inspector II Two 2 years of increasingly responsible experience in environmental inspection and/or environmental consulting experience in assessing industrial commercial residential and/or institutional facilities for compliance with Federal State or local codes OR equivalent experience in laboratory work hazardous materials or process control.
Certifications:Possession of a valid State of California drivers license.
Form 700 requirement:This position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerks Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
Job ExpertiseDemonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication SkillsCommunicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely effective positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate complete current; wellorganized legible concise neat and in proper grammatical form; responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.
Computer SkillsExperienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: Adobe Acrobat MS SharePoint MS Teams MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS SharePoint and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal SkillsDevelops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely accurate respectful and friendly manner.
Problem SolvingApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact .
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
