ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR I (5225)

CLASS SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of inspection and investigation duties to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is the second of four levels in the Environmental Inspector series. The Environmental Inspector I is distinguished from the Environmental Technician which performs sampling and limited basic inspections. The Environmental Inspector I is distinguished from the Environmental Inspector II which is responsible for the more complex inspections and investigations, works independently and performs special assignments.

(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):

Desirable Qualifications (likely to contribute to more successful job performance; can often be learned on the job):

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:	FRE- QUENCY
1.	Inspects industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional facilities for compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations including: determining applicable regulations; determining the frequency of inspections; and reviewing compliance with permit conditions.	Daily 15% - 40%
2.	Reviews plans and conducts inspections for specific projects including: determining if new construction meets the code requirements; overseeing initial inspection of possible contamination; and, determining if building construction is according to plans.	Varies 0-15%
3.	Receives, reviews, issues and establishes conditions of permits to include: determining EPA category for proper issuance of permits; determining appropriateness of submittals; and, determining short and long term permit compliance.	Varies 0-15%
4.	Analyzes and interprets laboratory data from wastewater and stormwater source including: determining monitoring priorities; choosing sampling methodologies and pollutant parameters; developing site maps; and, preparing summaries of findings.	Varies 0-15%
5.	Interprets and enforces regulations by determining severity of enforcement violations and reviewing data to assess violations.	Weekly 5%
6.	Provides education on program policies and regulations to include giving presentations and developing and distributing technical materials.	Weekly 5%
7.	Participates in developing and implementing policies, procedures and technical protocol to include: determining level and format for policy implementation; reviewing existing policies; and, determining customers and other stakeholders involved.	Weekly 5%
8.	Investigates complaints regarding compliance by listening to complaints, visiting sites, evaluating violations, and determining compliance issues.	Monthly 5%
9.	Prepares enforcement cases for the City and District Attorneys including preparing analytical data and reports and interpreting and analyzing data, laws, rules and regulations.	Quarterly 15%
10.	Field test for water and wastewater to determine compliance with local, State and Federal requirements and appropriateness for discharge.	Daily 5-10%
11.	Prepares a variety of technical and regulatory reports.	Quarterly 5%
12.	Responds to emergency spills, oversees clean up, ensures clean up compliance.	As Required
13.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all that apply to performance of the essential duties of the job):

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and travel.
The job typically requires physical requirements defined as Medium Work.
_____Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
___ Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
__X__Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
___ Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_____Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY:
Revised 8/01; s001
Formerly titled Source Control Inspector I

CLASS CODE: 5225
DEPARTMENT: Varies	ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

X	Climbing	X	Kneeling		Crawling
X	Balancing	X	Lifting	X	Reaching
X	Stooping	X	Fingering	X	Standing
X	Talking	X	Grasping	X	Walking
X	Hearing		Feeling		Pushing
	Crouching	X	Seeing	X	Pulling