Environmental Compliance Inspector (Official Title: Environmental Control Officer) Open Until Filled

Position Description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

Environmental Control Officers (ECO's) enforce the provisions of industrial wastewater discharge permits, City of Fresno's ordinances, and applicable rules and regulations to ensure compliance with a variety of local, state, and federal requirements.

Incumbents ensure Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) compliance, monitor, and enforce Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) requirements, review wastewater discharge permit applications, conduct and perform all types of sampling and field testing, perform sewer billing activities, and maintain monitoring and sampling equipment. In addition, ECO's participate in the development and revision of City ordinances, programs, and policies. Incumbents will also identify, inspect, and evaluate new industries for IPP applicability, conduct inspections, investigate instances of non-compliance, and issue notices of violations.

ECO's may be required to work in the field with various sampling equipment, during various shifts, including weekends or holidays. Incumbents establish and maintain accurate records; read, understand, and interpret blueprints and mechanical construction and piping schematics; enforce and apply environmental inspection policies; apply critical thinking skills.

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.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

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:

One year of experience in the water/wastewater quality control field AND Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, chemical engineering, or closely related field.

OR

Five years of inspecting and/or monitoring experience in the water/wastewater quality control field.

OR

Possess 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.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

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 Control Officer. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for week of October 21, 2024.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree). Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page)
Choose Cover Letters and Attachments
Select Add Attachments
For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link
Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return

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.

Closing Date/Time: 01/07/2025

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