Environmental Compliance Inspector I-III
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I-III
BY: MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
December 15, 2025
JOB LOCATION: Fresno, CA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 16, 2026, OR UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. Applications are available at the Malaga County Water District (District) office located at 3580 S. Frank Street Fresno, CA 93725 or may be obtained on-line at https://www.malagacwd.org/employment. Completed Application may be mailed or delivered to the office at 3580 S. Frank Avenue, Fresno, California, 93725 or emailed to info@malagacwd.org.
SALARY: $4,087.50 – $5908.50 per month
THE POSITION
The ECI will report to and be supervised by the District’s designated Chief Plant (WWTF) Operator (CPO) with respect to the Pretreatment Program, the District designated Lead Water Operator (LWO) with respect to the District’s Cross Connection Control Program, and the General Manager with respect to the District's Solid Waste Collection, Recycling and Organic Waste Recycling Program.
Pretreatment Program. The ECI will be required to implement and enforce the District's Pretreatment Program via its primary enforcement mechanism, the issuance and enforcement of wastewater discharge permits. The ECI will be required to, among other things:
· Conduct on-site inspections.
· Be the primary contact between the District and wastewater dischargers.
· Prepare, update and enforce wastewater discharge permits.
· Receive and review reports from dischargers, conduct sampling and testing in accordance with applicable standards, and enforce applicable ordinances and regulations via the District’s Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan (ERP).
· The ECI will be required to survey and identify new users or change in use by existing users within the District’s boundaries.
· Issue or re-issue waste discharge permits pursuant to the District's discharge permit application/renewal procedures.
· Prepare and submit all reports necessary under the District's Pretreatment Program or any applicable Federal, State or Local statute or regulation.
Cross Connection Control Program. The ECI will implement and enforce the District’s Cross Connection Control Program by, among other things:
· Conduct site visits/inspections to determine the necessity for cross connection devices or confirm the existence and operation of cross control devices.
· Coordinate with customers to ensure all cross-connection control devices operate properly, comply with District standards, have been tested and have current certificates.
· Utilize the Program’s ERP as necessary.
Solid Waste Collection, Recycling and Organic Waste Recycling Program. The ECI will be required to implement and enforce the Districts Solid Waste, Recycling and Organic Waste Recycling Program (SB 1383) to ensure compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
· The ECI coordinate with the District’s contract solid waste and recycling services contract provider to, among other things, inspect waste streams to ensure that the District and its customers are meeting all applicable recycling or diversion goals in accordance with all local, State, and Federal statutes and regulations.
· The ECI will implement the Program’s ERP as necessary to ensure compliance with the organic waste recycling (SB 1383) requirements and all other requirements of the District's Solid Waste and Recycling Program or any other local, State, or Federal statues or regulations.
· The ECI will coordinate with State and local officials including, but not limited to, the County of Fresno Health Department and CalRecycle.
Other Duties:
The ECI will be required to perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to:
Sewer Department duties include but are not limited to: monitoring wastewater treatment operations and equipment, performing required sampling and lab work, operating and maintaining WWTF equipment, performing mathematical calculations as required by assigned duties, maintaining records, preparing reports, and performing inspections of facilities and equipment at the WWTF. Other duties include, conducting maintenance on the District’s sewer collection system and having a general understanding of the Districts pretreatment operations.
Water Department Duties include but are not limited to: water distribution system maintenance, water quality testing, water system monitoring, well maintenance, and water treatment, as necessary.
The position may also require the ECI to work some weekends and be on-call on a rotational basis.
BENEFITS
The Malaga County Water District offers a very competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. The District also provides life and disability insurance and pension plan.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be eligible for the position:
Education and Training. A High School diploma or equivalent with at least two years of college or vocational/technical training in Construction Management, Water Works Construction or Inspection, or related field or college level course work in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or water/wastewater technology is preferred.
Minimum license/certification.
CWEA environmental compliance inspector certificate, grade one.
Valid California D-1 water certificate.
Valid wastewater treatment operator grade one or higher certificate.
Preferred license/certification.
Valid California water D-2 and T1 or higher certificates.
Environmental Compliance inspector grade two or higher certificate.
CWEA collections system maintenance certificate.
Backflow prevention device tester certificate.
DMV license requirement.
Valid Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Applicants must attach/submit a copy of their valid certificates with their application.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.
The ECI position is considered a safety sensitive position under the District Substance Abuse Policy and as such, the Operator II position is subject to pre-employment drug screening, and other drug testing requirements under the District Substance Abuse Policy.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants that meet the above requirements will be interviewed by a selection committee and may be interviewed by the acting General Manager(s).
E.O.E.
The Malaga County Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need special accommodations due to a qualifying disability, please contact Norma Melendez at (559) 485-7353.
A copy of the ECI job description is available upon request.