City of Manteca
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I/II
Class Spec Code ### Established Date 07/01/2016
Occupational Group Technical and
Support Services
Association (TSS)
Revision Date
FLSA
September 2026
Non-Exempt
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs inspections, monitoring, and permitting services to domestic, industrial, and commercial users discharging wastewater into the sanitary sewer; implements, enforces, and promotes the City’s pretreatment and fats, oils, and grease (FOG) programs; conducts field investigations and enforcement activities, and responds to and addresses any illicit discharge into the sewer and stormwater collection systems; provides technical support to the Water Resources Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Water Resources Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental Compliance Specialist I: This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of environmental compliance.
Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Environmental Compliance Specialist II: This is the advanced journey and/or lead level classification in the Environmental Compliance Specialist series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment, and, for lead positions, provide lead direction to a work unit of lower-level staff. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure efficient and effective servicing function of the assigned program areas. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Essential Duties:
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Environmental Compliance Specialist I/II
Management may amend duties pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Conducts regular inspections of permitted industries enrolled in pretreatment pollution prevention programs and/or Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) programs. Conducts regular inspections of non-permitted businesses with grease traps and grease interceptors in accordance with the City’s FOG program. Monitors and enforces pretreatment and Septic Hauler programs, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations including the implementation of any new water quality programs the City is required to adopt. Reviews a variety of discharge permit applications and issues annual permits to industrial users.
Reviews, modifies, and issues Septic Waste Hauler Permits. Identifies, inspects, and evaluates new industries for suitability of enrollment in pretreatment and pollution prevention programs, including environmental compliance reduction plans.
Checks plans, specifications, and documentation of new businesses, change of owners, and tenant improvements of businesses for conformance with City regulations, standards, and federal pretreatment and regulatory discharge requirements.
Communicates requirements for pretreatment and monitoring equipment to businesses and performs onsite inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans for pretreatment systems and monitoring stations. Investigates instances of non-compliance and issues Notices of Violation and penalties as prescribed by policy.
Inspects restaurants to determine that grease removal devices are necessary and properly connected to the facility sewer system.
Participates in the development and revision of City Ordinances and Enforcement Response Plans related to environmental compliance.
Responds to reports of illicit discharges, determines the type of pollutants, assesses clean-up procedures, and makes appropriate notifications; coordinates sampling and monitoring of discharge with collection system staff.
Meets and corresponds with industrial and commercial users to interpret and implement federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and policies of the pretreatment programs.
Coordinates special testing, follow-up sampling, and/or disinfection and flushing of system components with other divisions; assists other water resources staff as requested in area of expertise.
Maintains accurate records and logs of daily activities; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
Learns and applies emerging technologies as necessary to perform duties in an Environmental Compliance Specialist I/II
efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Water quality regulations including wastewater, stormwater, NPDES, FOG, and industrial pretreatment regulations related to the assigned duties. Procedures, methods, and techniques of collecting, preserving, and documenting sanitary and industrial wastewater samples and performing the necessary related field tests.
Principles and practices of chemistry, chemical reactions, calculations, and chemical terminology.
Practices and techniques of performing industrial facility and process inspections. Practices and techniques of performing construction and industrial inspections. Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
Principles and practices of data collection and technical report preparation. Basic and advanced arithmetic and statistical techniques. Tools and equipment used in pretreatment programs.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
Perform in-depth inspections of domestic, industrial, and commercial users. Collect wastewater, fats, oil, and grease samples to be analyzed in the lab. Identify safety hazards associated with pretreatment control functions. Read and interpret a variety of meters, gauges, and recording charts. Research, analyze, and summarize data, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations. Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Environmental Compliance Specialist I/II
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of an associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in wastewater technology, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
Environmental Compliance Specialist I Experience:
Two (2) years of technical experience in wastewater or environmental inspections, information gathering, and interpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Environmental Compliance Specialist II Experience:
Four (4) years of technical experience in wastewater or environmental inspections, information gathering, and interpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
Environmental Compliance Specialist I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
Environmental Compliance Specialist II:
Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade II Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Environmental Compliance Specialist I/II
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 20 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some positions may require working varied shifts and/or alternate schedules as needed.
City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City’s needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).