The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
Driver's license.
Experience providing customer service (e.g., enforcing/explaining policies and procedures, responding to complaints).
Experience in plumbing installation, sewer line installation, sewer line maintenance, sewer line cleaning, or video inspection of sewer systems.
TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
Coursework or training in water quality sampling, inspections, analysis, environmental studies, or other related field.
Work experience inspecting installation and/or maintenance of grease control devices (e.g. interceptors, traps).
Work experience with wastewater testing equipment (e.g., pH testers, conductivity meters).
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
Documents various inspection activities by filing paperwork, completing forms/checklists, and entering information into computer database for record-keeping purposes.
Prepares for inspections by scheduling visits, reviewing existing documentation, mapping locations, planning routes, researching codes, and reviewing ordinances in order to maintain efficient operations.
Conducts sewer grease/oil control inspections by visiting facilities, collecting samples, reviewing plans, and performing tests in order to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Checks manholes downstream of food service facilities to determine if grease/oil is present in the sewer system.
Collects oil/grease samples from food service facilities and submits to laboratory personnel for analysis.
Completes chain of custody form for collected oil/grease sample(s) for documentation purposes.
Conducts dye testing to verify that plumbing fixtures are appropriately connected to grease removal devices and sewer systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves moderate physical exertion for sustained periods of physical activity such as walking or standing, and at times may requiring climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
EEO STATEMENT:
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday
Benefits
Dental insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
06/22/2026
PAY GRADE:
Grade 18
TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified, motivated Sewer Grease and Oil Control Inspectors to conduct sewer grease control inspections of food service facilities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Employees in this job class frequently interact with business owners, food service workers, plumbers, and other contractors to answer questions and provide information regarding inspections and sewer grease control codes and ordinances. During sewer grease control inspections, individuals in this job class perform a variety of tests and collect samples to be analyzed in a laboratory. Sewer Grease and Oil Control Inspectors are responsible for producing detailed written reports and documentation of all inspection activities and results.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:
Jefferson County: $21.86 - $33.91
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