Salary: $9,183.20 - $11,166.14 Monthly
Location : Fontana, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00142
Department: Public Works
Division: Environmental
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: MC
DefinitionUnder general supervision, will schedule, monitor, instruct, supervise, and implement the activities of the Environmental Division's operations and performs other related duties. This position exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and clerical staff. This position receives direction from higher level supervisory and management staff.
Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life: The Environmental Compliance Supervisor position reports to the Environmental Compliance Manager within the Public Works & Engineering Department. This position supports the City of Fontana's Environmental Division by leading inspection, enforcement, and reporting activities such as annual Stormwater and Household Hazardous Waste reports. A typical day includes overseeing field staff, working with the City's contracted solid waste company, and ensuring local businesses comply with environmental and wastewater regulations. The Supervisor manages programs such as stormwater monitoring, household hazardous waste collection, and industrial waste permitting, while also coordinating with regional agencies on compliance matters. This position also oversees grants, SB 1383, as well as used oil and spill response when necessary. Inspection of facilities or sampling may occasionally be performed by this position.
Daily tasks may also involve issuing notices of violation, preparing staff reports, and ensuring field and lab data collection meets regulatory standards. The role requires strong technical knowledge in environmental science, wastewater systems, and hazardous materials, along with the ability to supervise, train, and support a professional inspection team. Clear communication, leadership, and attention to detail are essential in this hands-on supervisory position.
Essential FunctionsThe incumbent must have the ability to:
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to environmental, wastewater and household hazardous waste activities.
- Establish on-site inspections of various establishments for compliance with environmental regulations.
- Issue industrial waste permits; enforce the provisions of the permit and applicable ordinances; issue notices of violations.
- Develop community and user understanding and cooperation through continuing programs of public relations and education.
- Recommend assessment of penalties for non-compliance.
- Supervise the Storm Water Management Program.
- Supervise the operation of the City Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
- Monitor businesses for hazardous materials management.
- Determine the effects of industrial wastewaters on the sanitary sewer system, personnel, treatment, and environment.
- Secure evidence of violations and appear as a witness in court as required.
- Assure that safety equipment is utilized by staff and that proper safety standards and procedures are followed.
- Prepare and present staff reports and any other necessary correspondence; present reports to City Council, commissions, committees, and boards; perform a variety of public relations and outreach work related to environmental activities.
- Perform laboratory field analysis.
- Supervise the implementation of storm water requirements.
- Supervise Environmental Compliance Inspection programs.
- Assist the County with enforcement, monitoring, permitting and reporting of storm water discharges.
- Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
- Represent City at meetings upon assignment.
- Assist in and supervise solid waste projects and contract implementation.
- Determine required analysis for wastewater monitoring.
- Calculate mass balance formulas for determining categorical compliance.
- Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Administer Waste Hauling Franchise Agreement and associated mandated reporting.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
- Supervise daily operations for Environmental Compliance Inspection Programs.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Assist in supervision of water system and backflow prevention maintenance.
- Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operation of the employer.
- This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required when providing customer service to the public via phone.
Experience and Training GuidelinesA combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of:
- Chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field of physical sciences.
- Industrial inspection activities.
- Current flow measurement techniques and monitoring equipment.
- Handling hazardous materials.
- Treatment processes and pre-treatment equipment.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Chain of custody procedures and enforcement response.
- Wastewater treatment processes.
- Community Sewer Collections Systems.
- Environmental compliance strategies and methods.
- Environmental reporting and testing procedures 40 CFR Part 136, guidelines establishing test procedures for the analysis of pollutants.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial discharge inspection.
Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial discharge inspections, including at least one (1) year in a lead capacity.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences or a closely related field. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Registration with the State of California as an Environmental Assessor is desirable.
Preferred Certifications:Possession of a CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certificate, a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification, or a qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification is highly desirable. Must obtain a CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade II certification within one (1) year of the date of employment. Possess an Industrial Waste Inspector Grade II Certificate.
Supplemental InformationSuccessful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.
The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
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Please indicate the area of study for the education referenced above and list any specialized training or certificates you possess relevant to this position. If none, write "none." Responses such as "see resume" or "see above" will not be considered and may result in disqualification.
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in industrial discharge inspection?
- No experience
- Less than one (1) year.
- One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.
- Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.
- Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.
- Six (6) years or more.
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Of your total years of experience in industrial discharge inspection, how many were in a lead capacity?
- No experience.
- Less than one (1) year.
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years.
- More than two (2) years but less than four (4) years.
- More than four (4) years but less than six (6) years.
- Six (6) years or more.
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Do you possess a valid Industrial Waste Inspector Grade II Certificate?
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Are you currently registered with the State of California as an Environmental Assessor?
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Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent?
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