Salary : $120,852.00 - $146,976.00 Annually
Location : Water Quality Control Plant 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-7695-02
Department: Public Works
Division: PW-NAT POLLUTION DIS ELIM SYS
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Services Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Division of the Public Works DepartmentThe eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general direction, to plan, organize and direct compliance activities related to water, wastewater, storm water (urban runoff) or air quality programs; to administer environmental monitoring projects; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct, coordinate and administer compliance and monitoring and laboratory activities.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate employees.
• Prepare budget, developing methods to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities as assigned.
• Prepare scopes of work and requests for proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee consultants and contractors.
• Meet with outside agencies and customers to resolve water quality issues.
• Prepare and submit a variety of periodic reports to related regulatory agencies.
• Prepare applications for and maintain required environmental permits.
• Act as lead negotiator with the regulatory agencies.
• Interpret and implement federal, state and local regulations pertaining to water, wastewater or urban runoff (construction, general, industrial and municipal).

When assigned to the Wastewater Division - Environmental Compliance

• Administer the City's Pretreatment Program and related duties under the direction of the Wastewater Operations Manager
• Administer/oversee SB1383 compliance inspections and related duties under the direction of the Wastewater Operations Manager
• Review industrial, commercial and institutional accounts for sewer service charge review
• Review plans of new construction for necessary industrial waste requirements
• Evaluate industrial dischargers for compliance with discharge regulations

When assigned to the Storm Water Division - Environmental Compliance:

• Administer the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)MS4 Program-Manage all aspects of NPDES Permit compliance including trash management, sampling and monitoring, inspection tracking, Permit administration, and assisting with NPDES development regulations
• Administer/oversee WQMP-Post Construction BMP inspections for compliance with NPDES Permit and Water Board requirements
• Represent the City on the Middle Santa Ana River Watershed (MSAR)Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)Task Force, LE/CL TMDL Task Force and other regional stakeholder efforts. Keep informed of all legislation, rules, regulations and laws affecting the NPDES program
• Environmental Permitting-Work with Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, and Water Board to permit maintenance projects in sensitive areas. Evaluate projects to determine which permits are necessary
• Supervise, assign and inspect work, train and evaluate staff
• Conduct initial and follow-up inspections/investigations pertaining to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality (SWPPP, WQMP, Storm Water Quality Control (SWQC), Air Quality Management District (AQMD), habitat conservation, grading inspections and/or code violations
• Prepare inspection reports using the City NPDES form, documenting observations, deficiencies and requirements as described in municipal and state permits
• Prepare reports and correspondence; assist in training new employees; review and adjust workload of environmental compliance inspectors in the field; attend continuing education classes and maintain applicable certification(s) as required

When assigned to the Wastewater Division - Laboratory

• Maintain Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification and accreditation for the laboratory with the California Water Quality Control Board
• Determine the most effective method to analyze compliance and monitoring samples in accordance with the Regional Water Quality Control Plant permits
• Establish and monitor quality assurance and quality improvement procedures and systems
• Develop, review, approve and implement laboratory procedures
• Acts as Laboratory Technical Manager*

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Option I

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Option II
Education: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, environmental science, water or wastewater management or closely related field.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Option III
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, environmental science, water or wastewater management or closely related field. A Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

When assigned to the Wastewater Division - Environmental Compliance

• Possession of a Grade III Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Environmental Association
• Possession of a Grade IV Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Environmental Association within 18 months of appointment

When assigned to the Storm Water Division - Environmental Compliance

• Possession of a valid certification as a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)

When assigned to the Wastewater Division - Laboratory*

• Possession of a Grade IV Laboratory Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing a municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program
• Experience interpreting and implementing South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations
• Experience obtaining permits from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for projects involving streambed alteration

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Certificate (must be scanned and attached to the online application)

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the posit