Pretreatment Compliance Inspector

Overview

The Pretreatment Compliance Inspector performs duties to enforce EPA, TCEQ, and City Ordinance regulations and to ensure the City of Corpus Christi is meeting all regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for ensuring industrial and commercial facilities do not discharge contaminates, specifically chemicals, fats, oils, and grease, and other pollutants, that could damage the collection system, wastewater plants, or the bay or the effluent receiving water bodies. The incumbent conducts inspections at industrial and commercial facilities, collects samples, administers notices of violation and citations if facilities do not meet regulatory requirements or City ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Inspects commercial facilities (restaurants, schools, hospitals, assisted living, car washes, etc.) for regulatory and ordinance compliance

• Checks grease traps and hauling records to ensure fats, oils and greases are properly disposed of

• Inspects industrial facilities for regulatory and ordinance compliance to ensure facilities meet pretreatment standards and do not discharge pollutants

• Reviews hauling records, data logs, and maintains documentation to support compliance and enforcement actions

• Issues Notices of Violation and directives; monitors and ensures compliance following enforcement

• Collects wastewater and sludge samples for utility billing, regulatory requirements, and pretreatment programs (including daily, monthly, and quarterly sampling at permitted industries and STX Beef)

• Conducts sampling and testing within the wastewater collection system, including flow mapping and dye testing

• Responds to grease overflows, odor complaints, call center requests, and TCEQ complaints

• Provides public education on proper wastewater practices and disposal methods

• Inspects industrial facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, ordinances, and pretreatment standards, preventing pollutant discharge

• Supports legal proceedings by compiling case data, maintaining records, and testifying in court as needed

• Assists Wastewater Specialists during sampling events

• Performs duties across six wastewater treatment plants

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time - 40-hour work week

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA/AS); or 2-year technical certificate

• Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

Required within one (1) year of hire

• TCEQ Collection I License

Required within one (1) year and six (6) months of hire

• Official Code Enforcement

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: May 3, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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