SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER

Salary

$109,470.00 - $123,784.00 Annually

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

1026-07668

Department

Municipal Utilities

Opening Date

11/01/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE OF EXAMINATION: Tentatively the Week of December 7, 2026 (Candidates may be required to appear in person for the examination)

Exciting Career Opportunity - Senior Environmental Control Officer

City of Stockton is seeking to fill two (2) Senior Environmental Control Officer positions in the Municipal Utilities Department (MUD), Environmental Control Division. This position plays a vital leadership role in protecting the City's water quality and ensuring compliance with critical environmental programs, including the Industrial Pretreatment Program, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Control Program, Waste Hauler Program, and Dental Amalgam Program.

In this role, you will help protect water quality and ensure the City's compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. You will lead and support inspection and monitoring activities for commercial and industrial wastewater and stormwater discharges, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and help enforce pollution control requirements. Key responsibilities include inspecting specially permitted industries, reviewing technical reports for permit compliance, issuing enforcement actions, and providing leadership, guidance, and training to a team of Environmental Control Officers.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, proactive leader with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills who thrives in a regulatory environment, builds effective teams, and is passionate about protecting the environment and safeguarding water quality.

Work Schedule:

9/80 schedule

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (every other Friday off)

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for cause" employment status, and are represented by Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Operations and Maintenance unit.

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list, or a combination of both.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under supervision, incumbents are assigned as the lead class responsible for providing direction and training to Environmental Control Officers, and handling more difficult and complex wastewater and stormwater discharge problems.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Entry level

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in wastewater technology, chemical engineering, chemistry, physical sciences, or a closely related field. Relevant experience in an environmental field, i.e. analyzing wastewater, industrial discharges in a laboratory setting, operating a wastewater treatment plant or comparable work in a NPDES permitted storm water management program may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

Journey level

In addition to the above one (1) year of experience in an environmental field, i.e. analyzing wastewater, industrial discharges in a laboratory setting, operating a wastewater treatment plant or comparable work in a NPDES permitted storm water management program. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

Senior level

In addition to the above, two years (2) of experience in an environmental field, i.e. analyzing wastewater, industrial discharges in a laboratory setting, operating a wastewater treatment plant or comparable work in a NPDES permitted storm water management program. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California drivers license;

• Must obtain a valid 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire;

• Must possess the strength and stamina to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds;

• May be required to perform after hours, nighttime, standby duty and inclement weather inspections, sampling and emergency responses;

• Entry level

• Must obtain a CWEA Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification within 18 months of hire.

• Journey level

• Must possess a CWEA Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification.

• Must obtain a CWEA Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification within 18 months of hire.

• Senior level

• Must possess a CWEA Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification

• Must obtain a CWEA Grade III Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification within 18 months of hire.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of wastewater and stormwater technology, i.e. the pretreatment of industrial and commercial waste and accepted stormwater management techniques;
• Sampling methods, laboratory testing, and flow measurement techniques related to wastewater and stormwater;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations related to wastewater and/or storm water;
• Record keeping principles and practices;
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work;
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in

• Interpreting and applying complex laws, ordinances and regulations to specific pollution control situations;
• Using correct waste discharge and stormwater sampling and testing techniques to ensure compliance with regulations;
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, operational manuals, and discharge applications and specifications;
• Exercising sound independent judgment;
• Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer and applicable software;
• Establishing and maintaining a positive and professional image with those contacted in the course of work, particularly in difficult enforcement situations;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with citizens and staff, emphasizing good customer service practices;
• Excellent oral, written, and reading skills;
• The preparation of written reports, correspondence, and memorandums, using good English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• Training others in work procedures;
• Interpreting and applying complex laws, ordinances, and regulations;
• Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of others.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a writing exercise, oral, and/or practical test weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates names will be arranged in order by application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. ) INCOMPLETE AND/OR FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITYS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

Notes:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notices and correspondence will be sent via e-mail only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct e-mail address is provided and that correspondence is received.
• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails from neogov.com

In accordance with the California Government Code section 3100, et, seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.

The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonable respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.

BARGAINING UNIT:

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIT - MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to "Operations and Maintenance" unit contract.

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

• I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges or employment.

02

Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California Class C drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

To be eligible for this opportunity, incumbents must qualify under one of the following patterns. Please select the pattern in which you qualify with regards to education/experience. Note: this experience must clearly be listed on your application.

• Pattern 1: I possess an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in wastewater technology, chemical engineering, chemistry, physical sciences, or closely related field AND three years (3) of experience in an environmental field, i.e. analyzing wastewater, industrial discharges in a laboratory setting, operating a wastewater treatment plant or comparable work in a NPDES permitted storm water management program.
• Pattern 2: I do not possess an Associates Degree but I do possess five (5) years experience in an environmental field, i.e. analyzing wastewater, industrial discharges in a lab setting, operating a wastewater treatment plant or comparable work in a NPDES permitted stormwater management program.
• I do not qualify at either of the above patterns.

04

Please provide name of college or university, dates attended, degree obtained and/or number of units obtained, and major course of study. If none, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.

05

• ACCREDITATION: Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.

The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."

If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.

You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.

• I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if required.

06

If you have indicated that you qualify under Pattern 1, if offered employment, you will be required to provide proof of your education in the form of an official, sealed transcript.

At this time, we require a copy of your unofficial transcripts or diploma by the final closing date Indicate which method you will use to submit your documents.

• Scan and attach to my application (preferred method).
• Email to susan.donohue@stocktonca.gov. Type "Senior ECO" in the subject line of your email and send as a separate .pdf attachment
• Hand deliver to 400 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Stockton, CA 95202, Attn: Susan Donohue, Human Resources Department

07

Incumbents in this position must possess a valid CWEA Grade II or higher Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification.

• Yes, I do possess a valid CWEA Grade II or higher Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification.
• No, I do not possess a a valid CWEA Grade II or higher Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification. (Note: A no response may result in a rejection of your application.)

08

A copy of your valid CWEA Grade II, or higher, Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification must be submitted before the final closing date. Indicate which method you will use to provide the required documentation:

• Scan and attach to my application (preferred method).
• Email it to susan.donohue@stocktonca.gov. Type "Senior ECO" in the subject line of your email and send as a separate .pdf attachment.
• Hand deliver it to 425 N El Dorado St, 3rd Floor, Stockton, CA 95202, Attn: Susan Donohue, Human Resources Department
• I do not possess the minimum required valid CWEA Grade II Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification.

09

Incumbents in the position must obtain a valid 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within six (6) months of hire.

• I understand and agree with this requirement.

10

As a condition of continued employment, incumbents in this position must obtain a valid CWEA Grade III Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.

• I understand and agree with this requirement.

11

The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.

• I understand and agree with this requirement

12

Please indicate where you have received your experience (you may check more than one box).

• Municipality
• County
• Federal
• State
• Military
• Industrial Facilities
• Other
• N/A - Not Applicable

13

Describe your experience in an environmental field, i.e. inspecting businesses and industries, writing reports and permits, enforcing wastewater or stormwater permit requirements, collecting and analyzing wastewater or stormwater discharges in a field or laboratory setting, operating or maintaining a water or wastewater treatment plant, or comparable work in an NPDES management program. Include name of employer and dates of employment.

14

Provide detailed information on your industrial pre-treatment program experience. If you have no experience, please indicate N/A in the box below.

15

Describe your experience with leadership and training and mentoring. If you have no experience, please indicate N/A in the box below.

16

List any other licenses or certificates you possess that are applicable to this position.

17

Describe your experience with computer software programs and level of proficiency (beginning, intermediate, advanced) including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases. Please list the specific name of each software program. If you do not possess any experience in this area, please indicate "N/A" in the space below.

Required Question

Employer City of Stockton

Address 501 W Weber Ave.

Building 1

Stockton, California, 95203

Phone (209) 937-8233

(209) 937-8234

Website http://www.stocktonca.gov/