Environmental Compliance Monitor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $94,411.20 - $126,526.40 Annually
Location : City of Watsonville, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00015
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Location: 530 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
An associate degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field is desirable. One year of professional experience conducting environmental compliance inspections, wastewater pretreatment inspections, industrial discharge inspections, or related regulatory compliance activities is desirable.
A combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience may be considered in lieu of the desired education. Candidates who do not possess one year of inspection experience may be considered if they demonstrate an equivalent combination of progressively responsible work experience, and demonstrated competency in wastewater pretreatment, environmental compliance, regulatory enforcement, hazardous waste management, stormwater/MS4 compliance, or related environmental programs.
Relevant supervisory, management, program administration, field operations, technical, or regulatory experience may be considered in determining whether a candidate possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered based on the qualifications and demonstrated competencies of the applicant.
TheCalifornia Water Environment Association (CWEA) Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification is desirable. Candidates who do not currently possess the certification may be considered provided they obtain the certification within the first 12 months of employment, in accordance with the applicable probationary period. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the certification requirement.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, supervises, administers, and manages the sampling, monitoring, and reporting for the City's industrial waste pretreatment, waste minimization, and environmental compliance programs; conducts inspections of wastewater sources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations; prepares a variety of reports related to environmental compliance operations and activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This job class functions at the full supervisory working level, which includes training, directing, coordinating, and formally evaluating the work of subordinate personnel and requires a working knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to pretreatment of wastewater and hazardous waste disposal, and municipal separate storm sewer system () and industrial stormwater permitting. Also required is a thorough working knowledge of procedures for monitoring and testing a wide variety of pollutants in various media.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with the Environmental Compliance Division Manager, and/or in coordination with other City employees, operating partners, community groups, and other public and private organizations. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Oversees and administers the City's environmental compliance program; monitors a variety of discharge and pretreatment systems; meets with industrial representatives to facilitate development or improvement of pretreatment systems.
• Participates in all phases of the City's Phase II MS4 NPDES permit and compliance with 40 CFR Part 403-General Pretreatment Regulations.
• Coordinates with other local government agencies to develop and implement multi-agency pollution prevention programs.
• Supervises inspections of industrial waste users for compliance with State and Federal standards. Directs and performs wastewater sampling for analysis, evaluates analytical results for regulatory compliance.
• Aids local industries and commercial firms in the development of waste-minimizing practices and water conservation techniques.

• Inspects industrial and commercial businesses for compliance with Resources Conservation and Recovery Act and Title 22 regulations for hazardous materials,wastes storage and disposal, as well as 40 CFR Part 403 Pretreatment Regulations.
• Coordinates and conducts stormwater water quality monitoring for TMDL and 303 (d) compliance for annual stormwater reporting to the state.
• Compiles and submits reports as required by EPA, state and other regulatory agencies; reviews and evaluates industrial self-monitoring reports, manifests, and fats oil grease pretreatment records
• Drafts appropriate response to site findings; recommends corrective course of action to those firms found in violation of regulations including Corrective Actions and Notice of Violations
• Assists in ensuring compliance with regulations at solid waste disposal site and wastewater treatment plant.
• Amends and enforces the environmental compliance program to conform to state and federal regulations.
• Analyzes and provides calculations regarding sewer system loadings, sewer connection fees, and sewer service charges.
• Compiles, repares, and manages pretreatment data, and issues wastewater discharge permits to categorical and industrial users, to mobile waste haulers, and for groundwater dewatering in the City.
• Performs stormwater outfall sampling, inspections and investigations of illicit discharges to the stormwater system; implements enforcement actions following stormwater enforcement response plan.
• Reviews building plans for compliance with pretreatment regulations; determines wastewater pre-treatment systems for categorical users, industrial users, and restaurants within city limits.
• Performs annual comprehensive site compliance evaluations of City owned industrial facilities.
• Investigates and documents complaints related to illicit discharges, sewer overflows, and water-related odor pollution issues, and assists in the response, reporting, and remediation of sanitary sewer overflows.
• Recommends and assists with the implementation of appropriate regulation enforcement procedures; implements regulatory enforcement actions as required in the Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan.
• Directs and monitors the Environmental Compliance Inspector, in the performance of water and wastewater sampling, flow measurement, and wastewater system studies.
• In coordination with Chief Plant Operator, reviews all waste types hauled to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant for prevention of upset, interference or pass through toxicity; oversees testing and monitoring of hauled wastes to ensure compliance with Wastewater ordinance.
• Performs monthly billing for industrial sewer revenue program and mobile waste hauler charges; provides annual support for sewer district reconciliation calculations.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including computers and applicable software applications to produce databases, spread sheets, and forms related to environmental compliance operations and activities.
• Coordinates and performs sampling and data review to determine industrial sewer fees.
• Monitors industrial and commercial businesses for compliance with stormwater regulations and educates businesses on Best Management Practices (BMP's) as part of the Pollution Prevention Outreach.
• Directs and implements the City's fats, oils, and grease (FOG) Program including determining sizing and maintenance frequency of grease interceptors, and grease traps
• Performs related duties as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of wastewater treatment processes.
• Wastewater equipment, pretreatment, and monitoring systems.
• Federal and State statutes, regulations, legislature and regulatory processes, programs and responsibilities related to solid, hazardous or industrial waste management. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Procedures and materials used in chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological laboratory tests and analyses.
• Laboratory and confined space safety procedures.
• Methods and procedures used in monitoring sewer, stormwater, industrial discharge, and remediation systems.
• Methods for analyzing and determining appropriate fees and charges for sewer system users.
• Authorized non-stormwater discharges to the stormwater system
• Hazardous waste storage and reporting requirements.
• Appropriate sampling techniques for analytical chemistry.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

• Effectively supervise and train lower-level staff to execute required operational and inspection duties in a safe and sound manner around solid, hazardous, or industrial waste.
• Direct field and technical personnel to achieve program goals.
• Organize and conduct sampling programs.
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare related reports.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Identify unauthorized discharges of pollutants into the City's stormwater system.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Meet the mental, visual, and physical requirements such as to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Develop and deliver engaging pollution prevention training programs for city staff to ensure regulatory compliance and implementation of best management practices for stormwater and wastewaterCommunicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree with major course work in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
Experience:
Four years of experience in environmental science, industrial water/wastewater process operations, or water quality management or pollution control, with at least one year of work experience as an environmental compliance inspector.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association; Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I
• Ability to obtain a California Water Environment Association; Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade II within 12 months, is highly desired
• Possession of Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner (QISP) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) is highly desired but not required

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual English/Spanish oral skills is highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Standard office setting and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, noxious odors, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Hearing:Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information
The candidate selected will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list that normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by the Mid Management bargaining group.
Prior to appointment to the position of Environmental Compliance Supervisor* a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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