Environment Compliance Inspector I – Water Use Efficiency

City of Upland•Upland, CA

About The Position

The City of Upland’s Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Environmental Compliance Inspector I to support water use efficiency and sustainability. The inspector works with residents, businesses, landscape professionals, and community partners to advance City water use efficiency goals by identifying water-saving opportunities, conducting field investigations, educating customers, connecting them with resources, and addressing potential water waste. The role calls for strong customer service, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GIS. The position monitors, inspects, investigates, and supports compliance with environmental health and safety laws, regulations, policies, and City requirements across assigned programs. Duties may include field testing and sampling, inspections and investigations, customer education, enforcement actions, compliance data management, technical reporting, and operation of monitoring and metering equipment. Inspectors at the Level I may perform some duties in a learning capacity. Evening and/or weekend work may be required for some assignments. The position may involve office work and field inspections at varied sites. Fieldwork can include frequent walking in operational areas, exposure to hazardous materials at some locations, and light to medium physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects averaging 50 pounds or heavier with proper equipment or assistance. The City advertises comprehensive benefits and a 3% base-pay increase effective June 20, 2027.

Requirements

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months, an AWWA-CA/NV Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Level 1 Certification when assigned to Water Use Efficiency.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and regulatory requirements of assigned programs, including monitoring, inspection, and compliance.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area.
Knowledge of sample collection, preservation, handling, and documentation; stormwater discharge management; wastewater and hazardous-material sampling; and industrial facility inspections.
Knowledge of chemical, biological, and related sciences; basic chemistry, biology, and mathematical calculations related to environmental testing and analysis; and occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Knowledge of data collection, technical report preparation, recordkeeping, enforcement procedures, and job-related tools and equipment.
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations, identify issues, monitor compliance, conduct field tests, take readings, monitor water usage, and collect samples.
Ability to safely operate and maintain relevant monitoring and metering equipment.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards; assemble data; prepare reports; and maintain records.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, maintain databases and recordkeeping systems, and make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
Ability to use relevant computer systems and software, communicate clearly in writing and orally, provide customer service and education, and maintain effective working relationships.
For field assignments, ability to work in changing site conditions, walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces, climb and descend ladders, operate a motor vehicle, and lift, carry, push, or pull objects averaging 50 pounds or heavier with proper equipment or assistance.
When assigned to office work, ability to work with standard office equipment and a computer and perform the associated mobility, vision, hearing, speech, and finger-dexterity tasks.

Responsibilities

Monitor, inspect, investigate, and support compliance with environmental health and safety laws, regulations, policies, and City requirements for assigned programs.
Schedule and conduct field tests; collect samples and take readings or measurements; follow proper sampling and chain-of-custody procedures; and prepare inspection reports.
Inspect commercial, industrial, and residential properties and investigate potential water waste, unauthorized water use, and prohibited stormwater discharges.
Meet and correspond with customers and other users to explain and implement applicable regulations, ordinances, and policies; issue notices of violation, administrative citations, and other enforcement actions as appropriate.
Monitor customer water-use reports and analyze data for possible leaks, excessive consumption, or non-compliance with conservation standards; enter findings and violations and generate database reports.
Prepare inspection reports, maintain records, and assist with regulatory compliance reports for relevant agencies.
Calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring and metering equipment, including samplers, flow meters, pH meters, TDS-EC meters, gas detectors, and OVA-FID landfill gas detectors.
Organize and document information used in enforcement; prepare technical reports and evidence; and conduct follow-up sampling and inspections.
Explain regulations and standards, provide public education and outreach, and respond to public inquiries about assigned programs.
Follow City and mandated safety protocols and assist with developing, implementing, and revising environmental and water-conservation compliance procedures, policies, and programs.