Source Control Inspector I

About the role

The Orange County Sanitation District seeks to fill the role of a Source Control Inspector I. This position supports the district's source control program to protect public health and safety in areas such as water quality, pollution control, and environmental protection, including emerging pollutants.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical duties in support of the source control program.
• Inspects, monitors, tracks, and identifies sources of pollutants discharged or potentially discharged to the sewer system.
• Investigates and enforces compliance with OC San discharge permit regulations, OC San Wastewater Discharge Ordinance, and EPA guidelines.
• Educates the public and others on the source control program, inspections, enforcement, and compliance.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by college-level coursework in chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a field related to environmental protection involving sampling, laboratory analysis, and/or inspection of industrial processes.
• A valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification from the California Water Environment Association within 12 months of date of placement in position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification from the California Water Environment Association is required and must be obtained within 12 months of date of placement in position.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$51.42 - $56.72/Hour (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Schedule

N/A

Additional Information

• Vacation leave: eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday;
• Sick leave;
• Group life insurance;
• Group disability insurance;
• Group health insurance (employee contribution is required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision;
• A retirement plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers. The application filing deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received).