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Salary: $6,415.07 - $7,803.47 Monthly
Location : Fontana, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00107
Department: Public Works & Engineering
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
Environmental Compliance Inspector II - Performs all requirements under Environmental Compliance Inspector I. In addition, under limited supervision, performs, coordinates, and facilitates complex inspections and related reporting of wastewater discharge, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water, Household Hazardous Waste, and solid waste/recycling programs to ensure compliance with regulations and increase public awareness.
Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life: Under the supervision of the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, a successful candidate for the Environmental Compliance Inspector II position will be part of the Environmental Compliance Division -- a small, dedicated, compliance-oriented team that is responsible for the administration and coordination of several local and state regulatory programs. This position will develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on activities related to Household Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste and Recycling, CalRecycle Grants, Sewer Pretreatment, and NPDES Storm Water programs. They will be a subject matter expert who may represent the City in interagency committees, as well as provide training and broad guidance to various City divisions and departmental staff. The successful incumbent will also be involved in plan check reviews.
The Environmental Compliance Inspector II is able to work independently and exercise good judgement while performing duties in support of environmental compliance programs. This person will occasionally respond to environmental emergencies in the field and conduct field inspections as needed.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in conducting onsite inspections of industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental establishments whose waste products may be potentially hazardous or deleterious if discharged into public sanitary sewer system without adequate pretreatment.
• Learns basic characteristics of industrial wastewater; performs pretreatment administration, plan checks, permitting renewals, chemical sampling, and public outreach.
• Inspects and evaluates floor drains, sand traps, settling chambers, neutralizing tanks, grease removal equipment, and all other equipment used in control and disposal of industrial and commercial wastes.
• Checks and reviews the volume content and temperature of industrial and commercial discharges into the sanitary sewers.
• Samples industrial and commercial wastewaters by obtaining grab samples or through the use of automatic sampling equipment and composite samples; deliver samples to laboratory; reviews laboratory results with Environmental Control.
• Assists in the performance of field measurements of industrial/commercial wastewater flows; performs field work to inspect overflows and illegal discharges.
• Checks for explosive and toxic gas in sewers and storm drains.
• Maintains monitoring equipment; maintain records of inspection and monitoring activities.
• Operates Department vehicles; assists in operation of Household Hazardous Waste Center and assists in City recycling program.
• Assists in stormwater management; may assist in development of city water distribution system.
• Performs administrative activities for business licenses and related; facilitates industrial and commercial audits and inspections; communicates and adheres to all business license approval policies for industrial facilities.
• Performs exceptional customer service and monitors Pretreatment, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water, Household Hazardous Waste, and solid waste/recycling programs to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer or as the situation requires.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

In additional to above,

• Coordinates the City's industrial wastewater monitoring program; conducts inspections of industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental establishments.
• Installs and operates sophisticated monitoring equipment; performs sampling of water and wastewater in the field.
• Facilitates pretreatment administration; performs plan checks, pretreatment permit renewals, compliance meetings, enforcement notifications, and general public outreach.
• Inspects and monitors industrial, commercial, institutional, and governmental establishments to ensure compliance with City and NPDES wastewater discharge requirements, including local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Monitors and coordinates operation of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Conducts grease interceptor inspections to the Food Service Establishments (FSE) for Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Program.
• Monitors solid waste, recycling, and street sweeping programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements and annual reporting.
• Responds to illegal discharges pertaining to Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) or hazardous spills on public right of way and private properties; inspects stormwater construction sites.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of storm water, solid waste, street sweeping, and commercial/industrial operations to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Performs administrative activities for business licenses and related; facilitates industrial and commercial audits and inspections; communicates and adheres to all business license approval policies for industrial facilities.
• Creates, facilitates, and audits public awareness programs.
• Reads, interprets, and works from contract documents and technical manuals; makes accurate mathematical and statistical computations.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting and turning while entering and exiting a motor vehicle or on foot within the City limits. Incumbents may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The position requires near, far, and color vision. Incumbents work in all weather conditions.
Experience and Training Guidelines
A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of:

• Advanced mathematics
• Appropriate safety precautions & procedures
• Basic principles of public relations
• Hazardous Materials handling, transporting storage, and disposal techniques.
• City collection system and storm sewer.
• Sampling and chain of custody procedures.
• Confined space entry.
• Hazardous materials
• Collection system/sanitary sewer/storm drain system.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Plumbing codes and regulations.
• Principles of effective supervision in a lead capacity.
• Federal Clean Water Act Regulations.
• City ordinance and enforcement response plan.
• Sewer and storm collection systems.
• Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Basic Chemistry
• Inspection techniques and reporting.
• Solid waste/recycling practices and procedures.
• Street sweeping practices and procedures.
• Pretreatment practices and procedures.
• Relevant tools, software, and/or technology used within the role.
• Understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
• Safe work practices, OSHA regulations, and workplace health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Ability to:

• Perform physical labor associated with duties
• Operate sophisticated monitoring equipment
• Make accurate mathematical and statistical computations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Understand & carryout oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform field analysis.
• Use a personal computer, telephone, and other electronic devices, to access information, complete documentation, and communicate effectively.
• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
• Identify issues, evaluate data, and implement effective solutions (problem solving).
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Perform tasks accurately and thoroughly, with a focus on quality.

EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in industrial waste inspection, monitoring, sampling, permit writing or solid waste/recycling operations including lead capacity experience.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma, GED supplemented by college level course work.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification required.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Possession of an Industrial Waste Inspector Grade I Certification at the time of application; additional professional certifications such as CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector, Hazardous Materials Technician, or 40-hour HAZWOPER are highly desirable.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, including industrial waste pretreatment inspections, stormwater management, solid waste/recycling programs, or household hazardous waste operations.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

02
Please indicate the area of study for the education referenced above and list any specialized training or certificates you possess relevant to this position. If none, write "none." Responses such as "see resume" or "see above" will not be considered and may result in disqualification.
03
Please indicate how much experience you have in industrial waste inspection, street sweeping, or solid waste/recycling operations.

• No experience
• Less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.
• Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.
• Six (6) years or more.

04
How many years of direct experience do you have conducting industrial wastewater or pretreatment inspections?

• No experience
• Less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) or more years but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) years or more.

05
What best describes your experience with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs?

• No experience
• General awareness, but not directly involved
• Assisted in HHW collection events or operations
• Regularly managed HHW facilities or collection events
• Led or supervised HHW operations and compliance reporting

06
What level of involvement have you had with solid waste or recycling programs (including SB 1383)?

• No experience
• Assisted with outreach/education efforts
• Conducted monitoring or inspections for compliance
• Managed program reporting, audits, or contracts
• Led a full program, including oversight and enforcement

07
How familiar are you with NPDES stormwater compliance?

• Not familiar
• Basic knowledge (read regulations/training only)
• Participated in field inspections or monitoring
• Regularly performed NPDES inspections and reporting
• Served as a subject matter expert or trainer on stormwater compliance

08
Do you currently possess a valid Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question