Agricultural Inspector jobs in El Paso, TX

MOS Codes: None

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED or higher and two (2) years of field experience investigating activities with potential impact on the environment.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Class "D" Water or Wastewater, or a Class I Wastewater Collections Certificate of Competency, issued by the State of Texas required within twelve (12) months of appointment. 

Under general supervision, sample and inspect non-residential facilities and food establishments.

Perform routine activities to evaluate compliance with the Industrial Pretreatment Program and to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Involves: Sample and inspect the facilities of industrial and commercial customers. Collect samples of discharged wastewater manually and using automatic sampling equipment. Flow meter volume of wastewater discharged. Conduct inspections using standardized, approved procedures and equipment. Document through site visits the activities and treatment processes of the industrial sites. Meet with representatives of the businesses to discuss findings and requirements and initiate related follow-up visits to ensure corrections are implemented as necessary. Report violations of rules and regulations to supervisors for corrective action. Work closely with laboratory staff to ensure unbroken and complete chain of custody records, and collection of quality samples to facilitate use as evidence in a court of law should the need arise to do so. Operate and maintain composite sample machines and safety and other equipment. During regular work hours and after hours as necessary investigate complaints of illicit discharge with the potential to adversely affect the collection system and protect the sewer collection system and treatment facilities by notifying appropriate personnel. Maintain daily records of conditions observed during sample collection events and other related activities, reports from inspections, and findings of investigations, including from investigation to identify any source(s) of illicit discharge.  Assist other departments with sample collection and flow metering as needed.

Monitor, inspect, and document findings to facilitate the evaluation of compliance by food service establishments with requirements under the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program to ensure proper operation and maintenance of grease traps to reduce the adverse effect of FOG on the collection system. Involves: Inspect establishments to confirm registration and possession of valid certificate, review records and evaluate the condition of grease trap, generate reports from inspections including pictures. Issue notices to correct non-compliant conditions. Make recommendations for changes in maintenance frequency and related consequences.

Other duties as assigned to ensure compliance with the Industrial Pretreatment Program and FOG Program.