Environmental Program Inspector

About the role

Charlotte's local government, with more than 9,000 employees and a total budget of $3.65 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone - a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with over 330,000 customer accounts and over 1100 employees. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville. Charlotte Water's FY 26 budget is $651 million and a five-year capital program of $2.2.28 billion. We enjoy the highest credit ratings from Moody's and S&P Global as a result of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council. We value competent, skilled candidates with a customer service focus to work in a team environment. SALARY: The salary for this position is $29.58-$32.86, Commensurate with Experience. JOB SUMMARY: This position administers the City of Charlotte's Flow Free Program. This program ensures compliance of local businesses with the City of Charlotte's Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy. Work involves inspecting grease interceptors and traps as well as commercial businesses such as restaurants, hotels and daycare centers that are required to install, operate, and maintain these devices under the Sewer Use Ordinance. This position also conducts investigations in coordination with other divisions and agencies; collects samples of raw sewage and grease, contacts and informs customers of policy and program requirements. This position also develops and delivers educational outreach presentations and seminars to large and small groups such as association meetings, festivals and schools. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensures compliance of local businesses/industries with the City of Charlotte's Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy. Inspects restaurants/hotels/daycare centers and other customer facilities and sewer connections. Enters data into tracking spreadsheet Investigates sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) or other irregular discharges. Research historical data on collection system, restaurants, or spills. Updates database information; completes paperwork; and creates inspection reports. Conducts enforcement actions in accordance with the Sewer Use Ordinance and Enforcement Response Plan Assists other areas of Charlotte Water. Conducts educational outreach presentations and seminars. Performs other related job duties as assigned. Serves in a rotational on call status MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: High School Diploma Two- or four-year degree with courses in sciences a plus Two (2) years of related work experience. Must be able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds and walk sewer lines over rough, uneven terrain. Some bending, stooping, lifting required. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: Requires a valid driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a City Driver's Permit. Water and wastewater certifications a plus Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist Certification a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical/industrial plant processes. Knowledge of common computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite of products. Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing. Skill in speaking Spanish (a plus). Ability to obtain a City driving permit. Ability to observe details. Ability to collect wastewater samples PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repet