Environmental Compliance Inspector

Qualifications

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Pay Grade: 110

Hourly Salary Range: $28.17 - $41.53

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Water

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Although this position typically works Monday through Friday, the Environmental Compliance Inspector is required to participate in a Standby rotation to respond to callbacks after hours, weekends and holidays.

Job Number:

RC# 902445

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position conducts inspections and monitors compliance associated with water distribution, wastewater and stormwater systems. Inspects industrial, commercial and residential customers for compliance with environmental regulations, conducting tests, and responding to pollution related incidents. Provides technical expertise, coordinates with various city departments and local, state and federal regulatory agencies and enforces environmental permits and regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Conduct commercial and industrial inspections for compliance with environmental regulations and provide results to customers and leadership through comprehensive inspection reports.
• Provide educational materials to business owners and managers on best practices, permit rules and regulations, and waste disposal methods.
• Draft letters of enforcement to businesses found to be non-compliant with City code.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on sampling equipment, field instrumentation and meters.
• Maintain and review backflow device data for City of Tempe and commercial business assemblies. Record new assembly information and tester profiles and verify information in the field and in the billing system.
• Review and interpret laboratory data to ensure regulatory requirements are being met at permitted industries, within the distribution and collection system and storm water conveyance system.
• Collect samples from the water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and conveyance system, pretreatment customers and stormwater sites.
• Responds to environmental call outs during business hours and after hours such as backflow issues, sanitary sewer overflows, pool discharges and hazardous waste spills.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in general inspections, building plan review, plumbing plan review, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Chemistry, Bacteriology, Environmental Sciences, or related field.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree).

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade I Water Distribution, obtain within one (1) year of hire
• ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collection, obtain within one (1) year of hire

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.