Industrial Pretreatment FOG Inspector- Environmental Specialist 2 bei City of Gresham, OR

About the Department

The City of Gresham is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead FOG inspections for the city’s Industrial Pretreatment FOG Program. The FOG Inspector is responsible for ensuring Food Service Establishments (FSEs) meet pretreatment requirements to protect the wastewater collection system, treatment facility, and environment. The FOG Inspector will be responsible for scheduling and conducting field inspections of Grease Removal Devices (GRDs) to determine if they are being operated and serviced properly. Inspection findings will be entered into Swift Comply software. The Inspector will also access kitchen operations to ensure FOG Best Management Practices (BMP's) are being followed and distribute BMP training materials and review with staff if needed.   

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Duties

What you get to do: 

Ensure regulatory compliance by FSEs of FOG program requirements to minimize FOG related blockages of the sanitary sewer system. Coordinate regular Grease Interceptor (GI) and FES Stormwater inspections, public outreach, and enforcement activities.  Review grease management practices and enter eview FSE data and enter it in Swift Comply software platform. Monitor FOG program effectiveness and recommend updates to ordinances, policies, and procedures. Review FSE management practices and maintenance records. Collaborate with WW Engineering and WW Ops to identify FOG hotspots and determine strategies to mediate. Assist IPP staff as needed by reviewing IU Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) compliance, data input, and identifying potential violations. Interface with Wastewater Treatment Plant operations staff on permitted IU discharge permits, discharge sampling, and lab reports. Maintain records according to Industrial Pretreatment Program regulations and City procedures; Assist with industrial user inspections and reporting; Assist the Pretreatment Coordinator in implementing and administering IPP procedures.  

As time permits, actively participate in Western States FOG Alliance subcommittees and participate in training opportunities. Advocate for the city when discussing policy, procedural, and regulatory changes that will impact Gresham

Qualities we are looking for:

Technical proficiency: a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, FSE FOG and IPP pretreatment standards. Familiarity with GRD operation and maintenance, sampling methods. Knowledge of chemistry, environmental science, and process engineering.

Skilled in conducting inspections, reviewing reports, and responding to non-compliance events.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to clearly explain regulations and technical concepts to industry representatives, regulators, city staff, and the public. Skilled in conflict resolution and enforcement interactions.

Ability to troubleshoot FSE FOG discharges and recommend corrective actions. Innovative in finding solutions to environmental and operational challenges.

Ethical and detail orientated: Strong sense of ethics, integrity, and public responsibility. High attention to detail in documentation, record keeping, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration and interpersonal abilities: able to build relationships with industry representatives, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal customers. Collaborative approach to problem-solving and program improvement. 

Adaptability and continuous improvement: Willingness to stay current with regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and best management practices. Open to feedback and ongoing professional development.

Work schedule/environment:  

The current schedule for this position is working on-site in the field/in the office for a minimum of 5 days per week. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Associate degree in a related field.
• One to four years of experience in FOG program management.
• Ability to walk extended distances with reoccurring bending, crouching, lifting, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; reoccurring lifting of light or moderately heavy items.

• Any combination of qualifying education, training, and work experience equivalent to five (5) to seven (7) years will be considered.

Required Certifications

• USFOGA Municipal FOG Coordinator Training Course

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish as a second language
• Oregon DEQ WW Treatment or Collections certification (1-4)

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record review.

Other Qualifications

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [email protected], or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.Veteran's PreferenceThe City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.Our CommitmentThe City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or [email protected].

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

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