Environmental Program Inspector

City of Charlotte•College Park, MD

7d•$26 - $33

About The Position

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY Charlotte’s local government, with more than 9,000 employees and a total budget of $3.65 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with over 330,000 customer accounts and over 1100 employees. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville. Charlotte Water’s FY 26 budget is $651 million and a five-year capital program of $2.2.28 billion. We enjoy the highest credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P Global as a result of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council. We value competent, skilled candidates with a customer service focus to work in a team environment. JOB SUMMARY: This position administers the City of Charlotte’s Flow Free Program. This program ensures compliance of local businesses with the City of Charlotte’s Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy. Work involves inspecting grease interceptors and traps as well as commercial businesses such as restaurants, hotels and daycare centers that are required to install, operate, and maintain these devices under the Sewer Use Ordinance. This position also conducts investigations in coordination with other divisions and agencies; collects samples of raw sewage and grease, contacts and informs customers of policy and program requirements. This position also develops and delivers educational outreach presentations and seminars to large and small groups such as association meetings, festivals and schools.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Two- or four-year degree with courses in sciences a plus
Two (2) years of related work experience.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds and walk sewer lines over rough, uneven terrain. Some bending, stooping, lifting required.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
Water and wastewater certifications a plus
Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist Certification a plus
Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical/industrial plant processes.
Knowledge of common computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in speaking Spanish (a plus).
Ability to obtain a City driving permit.
Ability to observe details.
Ability to collect wastewater samples

Nice To Haves

Two- or four-year degree with courses in sciences a plus
Water and wastewater certifications a plus
Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist Certification a plus
Skill in speaking Spanish (a plus).

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance of local businesses/industries with the City of Charlotte’s Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy.
Inspects restaurants/hotels/daycare centers and other customer facilities and sewer connections.
Enters data into tracking spreadsheet
Investigates sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) or other irregular discharges.
Research historical data on collection system, restaurants, or spills.
Updates database information; completes paperwork; and creates inspection reports.
Conducts enforcement actions in accordance with the Sewer Use Ordinance and Enforcement Response Plan
Assists other areas of Charlotte Water.
Conducts educational outreach presentations and seminars.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Serves in a rotational on call status