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$102K/yr

... underground storage tank management, and/or hazardous material/waste - Knowledge of an array of ... audits, inspections and collecting operational data to verify compliance with regulations.

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How much do underground storage tank inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for underground storage tank inspector in California is $17.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an underground storage tank inspector do?

An Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector is responsible for inspecting, testing, and ensuring compliance of underground storage tanks with environmental regulations. They check for leaks, structural integrity, and proper installation of tanks used to store fuels, chemicals, or hazardous substances. Inspectors also review maintenance records, investigate potential contamination, and enforce safety standards. Their work helps prevent environmental hazards and ensures public safety by reducing the risk of soil and groundwater contamination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an underground storage tank inspector?

A successful Underground Storage Tank Inspector should have a solid understanding of environmental regulations, mechanical systems, and safety protocols, often supported by relevant certifications such as 40-Hour HAZWOPER or state-specific UST inspector licenses. Proficiency with inspection tools, leak detection devices, and digital reporting systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and analytical thinking set top-performing inspectors apart. These skills are critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying potential environmental hazards, and maintaining accurate records.

What are some of the most common challenges underground storage tank inspectors face on the job?

One of the common challenges for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors is working in various weather conditions and sometimes in confined or hazardous environments, which requires a high degree of safety awareness and adaptability. Inspectors often deal with complex regulations that can vary by state, so staying updated on compliance standards is essential. Additionally, they may encounter situations where they must educate or collaborate with tank owners and operators to correct deficiencies or prevent future issues. This role is well-suited to individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and enjoy roles that contribute directly to environmental protection and public safety.

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Environmental Specialist (0222F)

Redhorse Corporation

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Environmental Specialist
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Position Description
Redhorse is hiring an Environmental Specialist (Junior/ Mid Level Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Inspector / Investigator) to assist the California State Water Resources Control Board with conducting inspections at various Underground Storage Tank facilities throughout California, and when necessary, take enforcement action to gain compliance with state and federal underground storage tank (UST) statutes and regulations. This position encompasses technical expertise in UST compliance requirements while requiring investigative skills and a high degree of organization, innovation, and adaptability.
The Environmental Specialist will use analytical methods and techniques in researching and examining a wide range of enforcement, legal, environmental protection, environmental management, and related administrative support issues and functions. As a result of these analyses, the Inspector / Investigator will make recommendations to managers on how to resolve problems, propose approaches, or take some other course of action that promotes the accomplishment of program objectives.
Responsibilities will include:
  • Obtain and review facility files, and note all significant violations and any trends of non-compliance;
  • Inspect facilities within jurisdictions where significant violations and notable trends of non-compliance are identified during the file review process;
  • Document all violations observed during the inspections using field notes and photographs.
  • Prepare comprehensive UST inspection reports;
  • Issue appropriate letters to the facility owner/operator based on the findings during the inspection;
  • Serve as a technical specialist investigating cases of violations and recommending enforcement actions;
  • Evaluate information gathered as a basis for determining appropriate regulatory action;
  • Develop reports for actions taken and settlements reached on enforcement cases;
  • Provide guidance and support for compliance with enforcement activities by the State;
  • Coordinate with Cal/EPA, the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA), and local implementing agencies to target recalcitrant facilities and conduct on-site visits, if necessary;
  • Provide compliance assistance in the field to owners and operators of USTs;
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reports to update the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Board’s UST Leak Prevention Unit on the work that has been conducted and trends and issues that have been observed.
Position location and work environment:
  • Work will be performed at the State Water Board’s office located in downtown Sacramento, CA.
  • Employee is expected to work from a State-approved desktop computer, as the content of the work is potentially confidential and files cannot be removed. For days that the State Water Board’s office is closed, Redhorse will provide a laptop to work from.
  • An understanding of the principles, practices, and theories of UST construction, monitoring and leak detection methods and UST program management is preferred by the employee to serve as an authority in identifying, defining, and resolving critical issues for evaluating program development and regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle I, and of related regulations (e.g., Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, and RCRA enforcement and cooperative agreement authorities), policy directives, and guidance.
  • Knowledge and skill to evaluate and incorporate the latest developments in UST operations and compliance.
  • Ability to analyze compliance status of UST service station facilities within the State of California.
  • Ability to determine the nature and extent of non-compliance and whether non-compliance is indicative of internal management. processes or more general problems with overall compliance posture.
  • Ability to develop strategies to correct problems, coordinating with appropriate personnel and (where appropriate) determine the need for an environmental study of the problem.
  • Ability to review and evaluate UST inspection work of professional staff within the State of California while assessing the effectiveness of the leak prevention program operations and identifying improvements in planning, organization, procedures, policies, and resource utilization.
  • Ability to develop productive working relationships with the State and local implementing agencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate policy, regulations, and technical issues with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to review trade journals, news releases, and technical reports to identify new technical or economic developments that would affect State enforcement program, informing counterparts of those that are considered significant.
  • The employee reports to the Redhorse Project Manager in addition to a State Water Board Supervisor. The employee must have the ability to communicate schedules, deadlines, issues on a regular basis to both supervisors and meet the reporting requirements for each entity.
Minimum Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials include:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field
  • 1 year experience with similar work, including regulatory interaction experience
Additional Preferred Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials include:
  • Experience with RCRA Subtitle I and knowledge of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16 – UST Regulations and Health amp; Safety Code, Chapter 6.7.
  • Experience working with USTs
  • Current ICC Certification for USTs/ASTs
  • Current 40 hr. HAZWOPER Training
Physical demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this assignment.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to: walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The work is primarily sedentary in nature with about 15-20% of the time being spent in the field and the remaining time will be spent in the office.
  • While conducting inspections in the field the inspector may be required to lift heavy covers or endure adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat.
  • During the course of conducing field work employee may be required to wear personal protection equipment, including head, eyes and ear protection, work clothes, safety footwear, and gloves.
  • The noise level in the work environment may vary from typical office background to noise found in working out in the field which can require hearing protection.
Travel:
  • Some travel is required to conduct the inspections. It is anticipated about 15-20% of the time will be spent conducting inspections which will require travel.
Executive Order Requirement:
In accordance with Executive Order 14042 as a Federal Contractor Redhorse requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021 or prior to the first date of employment, whichever is later. As required by the Executive Order, Redhorse will work in coordination with applicable contract agencies to consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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