An Environmental Compliance Inspector monitors and investigates environmental compliance which may include illicit discharges and illicit connections, and performs field tests of harmful liquids, gases and solids found in the public right-of-way, storm drain system, waterways, and receiving waters; performs health hazard determinations of materials and substances found on public property or in the public right-of-way; inspects construction site operations and industrial and commercial facilities for conformance with solid resources, stormwater and pretreatment regulations and contract terms; prepares investigation reports for criminal cases and provides court testimony; oversees the remediation of chemical spills and abandoned chemicals; enforces applicable Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), State, and Federal regulations governing proper management and disposal of solid resources, solid and liquid industrial wastes and other discharges to wastewater systems and the environment; conducts inspections of biosolids beneficial use sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations; inspects solid waste facilities, solid waste collection operations, and solid waste hauling companies to ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations and LAMC provisions; may be required to carry out various duties as a public officer, such as serve warrants, issue citations, and make arrests; and does related work.
Education Requirement: Completion of 24 semester or 36 quarter units from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, stormwater or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering.