About the Department

The Environmental Compliance Inspector performs a wide variety of technical and administrative responsibilities related to regulating and enforcing the Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program, Cross Connection Control Program, Industrial Pretreatment Program, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program for the City’s Utility to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, and the City of St. Augustine Code of Ordinances. Performs assessments of customer facilities for compliance, performs inspections, maintains customer record database, collects, and reviews samples as necessary in support of the program, and performs tests as required. Tracks program status, prepares correspondence, performs education and outreach, and assists with sustainability, resiliency, the community rating system program and other environmental initiatives. All work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director with review and oversight by the Utilities & Public Works Director.

Position Duties

• Identifies new and existing users of the Utility that must comply with the City of St. Augustine Ordinance regarding cross connection and other applicable City codes.  Evaluates customer premises to determine degree of hazard or pre-treatment/traps, which may exist or be required depending upon use.
• Inspects and samples user premises to ensure operations are in accordance with City policy and takes necessary follow-up action to ensure prompt correction of any violations of applicable codes noted during inspections.  Enforces violations including, but not limited to, notice of violation, consent orders, compliance orders, fines, and emergency suspensions.
• Assists with reviewing building and/or site development plans and specifications for compliance with City standards related to environmental programs.   Writes permits for industrial and commercial dischargers.  Specifies backflow device appropriate for the degree of hazard.

• Receives, investigates, and responds to customer complaints and keeps Supervisor apprised of same.
•  Assists in overseeing laboratory and sampling programs by ensuring work performed by City staff and/or outside contractors complies with City standards and applicable regulations for quality control and assurance, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes Cross Connection, MS4 and FOG program files, database, and records; develops schedules and enters data into database to maintain and update all records; develops associated program administrative tools. 
• Prepares correspondence to customers, regulatory agencies, and City staff regarding compliance with regulations, public information notifications of inspections to be performed, device testing, scheduling reminders and all follow-up correspondence.
• Participates in presentations and outreach; trains and educates community, City employees and permit holders on Clean Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), pretreatment regulations, cross connection control, illicit discharge, erosion control, water conservation and other environmental issues.
• Assists with preparing clear and concise data summaries, environmental report forms and maintains related records as specified by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, St. Johns River Water Management District, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Environmental Protection Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Environmental, Physical or Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in both water and wastewater treatment, cross connection control, industrial pretreatment and/or compliance inspections preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Excellent computer skills must be proficient in Word and Excel. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred. Ability to read plans preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with City, State, and Federal representatives as well as customers and the public required.

Driver’s License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver’s License Classification: E.

Other Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day and frequent use of hands to operate computer including keyboard and mouse. The employee must routinely lift or move items up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.