ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR 4292 B

DUTIES

$89,241 to $123,588

NOTES:

• In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
  
  

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, storm water 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; handles the inspection, investigation, compliance and safety of the City’s controlled oil drilling sites; 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.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Two years of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of Laboratory Technician in physical or chemical testing, in wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment, or in explaining or enforcing environmental health laws, ordinances, or regulations pertaining to wastewater, solids, recyclables and/or storm water treatment; or
• 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, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering.
  
  

PROCESS NOTES

• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants with an out of state driver’s license must submit prior to appointment the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
• Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 that have completed courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
• Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
• Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, solid waste management technology, water supply technology, storm water or wastewater treatment technology, or engineering, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
• Upon appointment, an Environmental Compliance Inspector may be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.
• An employee in this position may be subject to weekend, evening and holiday work assignments.
• Incumbents in some positions may be required to attend the Los Angeles Police Academy for additional training.
• See the corresponding “Job Preview” for additional information regarding the duties of an Environmental Compliance Inspector. The Job Preview is available on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/ECI-JobPreview.pdf .
  
  

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In Accordance With Charter Section 1010(b) And Civil Service Rule 5.31, Selective Certification Will Be Used For Some Positions That Require Special Skills And/or Training In One Or More Of The Following Areas. Only Persons Possessing The Following At The Time Of Filing May Be Considered For Appointment To Fill Such Positions:

• Possession of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Penal Code Section 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms Course).
• Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the California Department of Public Health.
• Possession of a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPERS) certification (40-hour training), or a Hazardous Materials Specialist (HAZMAT) certification, both as certified by the California Specialized Training Institute, Office of Emergency Services.
  
  

NOTE:

Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate(s) to their on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

From Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025

Future date(s) to be determined.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the interview in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination score will be based entirely on a multiple-choice test. In the multiple-choice test, emphasis may be placed on the candidate’s experience, training, and professional development as they have provided the knowledge of: the requirements of the City of Los Angeles governing the treatment, control, and discharge of industrial wastes or non-storm water discharges into sewers, storm drains, channels, water courses, and ditches (e.g., applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, applicable administrative policies and regulations, Environmental Protection Agency requirements, State Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, State and County Health Departments, and State Solid Waste Management Board); inspection methods, sampling, and testing procedures used in obtaining and testing sewage, industrial wastes, and non-storm water discharges; basic principles of physics, biology, and chemistry applicable to industrial waste and emergency response activities; the basic principles of oil and gas wells operation; and the ability to inspect pretreatment facilities, measuring and recording devices, and similar equipment for conformance with specifications and provisions for permits; interpret laboratory reports and other technical information sufficient to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; identify health hazard determinations; perform basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication sufficient to complete industrial waste and emergency response activities; accurately evaluate situations and apply information to reach sound decisions and conclusions; read and comprehend street maps; deal tactfully, effectively, and persuasively with other City employees, other agencies, employees of commercial or industrial firms, and the general public; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For detailed Information regarding the process for completing the multiple-choice test on-line, visit https://per.lacity.org/jobs/online-testing/remote-proctored.html .

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 10, 2025 and Thursday, January 23, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and Monday, March 24, 2025.

General information regarding on-line testing can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/online-testing.html . FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html .

Multiple-Choice Test Score Banding

The scores in the multiple-choice test will be reported in bands that reflect candidates’ performance in the multiple-choice test. Seniority credit for promotional candidates and veteran credit for open candidates who attain a final passing score will be added to the banded scores of each candidate. The specific range of each band will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the multiple-choice test is administered. Therefore, the Final General Average for the Environmental Compliance Inspector examination will consist of the banded score after adding seniority credits for promotional candidates or veteran credits for open candidates who attained a final passing score.

NOTES:

• This examination is based on a validation study.
• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• You may take the Environmental Compliance Inspector examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin.
• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .
• A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
• You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis. 8. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
• Incumbents in some positions may be subject to additional background checks by the Los Angeles Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
• The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.
  
  

Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess