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Environmental Control Officer

Salary

$83,824.00 - $118,081.60 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

912025

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will perform a variety of field investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal pretreatment standards and other environmental regulations. They will issue citations and violation notices as appropriate. They will obtain and test samples of wastewater and storm drain collection systems. Also, they are expected to respond to emergency situations affecting sewer discharges and industrial storm water regulations.

Beyond the normal work schedule, this position will include being on call 24 hours a day for a minimum of a week which is scheduled on a rotational basis, requiring the ability to rapidly respond and be on site within a certain time period.

We currently have one vacancy in the Utility Services Department, in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This isbothan internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

Examples of Essential Functions

+ Perform a variety of field investigations and inspections of industrial and commercial businesses to ensure compliance with state, local and federal wastewater discharge pretreatment standards, storm water and other environmental regulations; prepare and issue environmental control permits as necessary.

+ Survey potential sources for non-compliance and violation of permit requirements; issue citations and violation notices as appropriate; revoke operating permits and recommend methods for the control or eradication of specific environmental deficiencies.

+ Compile data and evaluate inspection findings; prepare various inspection reports recommending methods for ensuring environmental compliance.

+ Review building plans to determine if proposed facilities or equipment are in compliance with established environmental regulations and codes.

+ Inspect sewers, storm drains, and other water courses to locate the source of pollution from industrial wastes; respond to complaints regarding industrial waste discharges; enforce sewer related municipal codes as necessary.

+ Obtain and test wastewater samples from businesses and industries to assure compliance with discharge permit provisions; evaluate laboratory analysis reports to determine compliance.

+ Install and monitor wastewater sampling equipment; test quality and quantity of wastewater to determine appropriate fees to be charged.

+ Confer with industrial dischargers regarding industrial wastewater problems; interpret wastewater ordinances and federal pretreatment standards for industrial and commercial establishments; explain the need for pretreatment of industrial waste.

+ Review new business licenses for possible environmental concerns; advise new businesses of the City's pollution prevention program; conduct inspections to determine if businesses require appropriate pretreatment permits.

+ Respond to environmental emergencies on a 24-hour basis; evaluate emergency situations and implement corrective actions; direct City crews and/or outside contractors in required clean-up operations.

+ Compile, prepare and present evidence in conjunction with the prosecution of violations; testify in court as required.

+ Create and maintain accurate and detailed files and records of inspections performed; prepare required reports for submission to appropriate federal agencies.

+ Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

+ Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in biology, microbiology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.

*One additional year of related work experience may be substituted for the college level coursework requirement. A candidate would need at least four years of related work experience to qualify.

Experience:

Three years of responsible environmental control or wastewater treatment experience.

*Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) with college level course work in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required work experience. A candidate would need an associate's degree or equivalent and two years of related work experience to qualify.

*Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter credits) with major course work in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required work experience. A candidate would need a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience to qualify.

License or Certificate:

+ Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

+ Possession of a Nevada or California Industrial Waste Inspector Certification within one year of hire.

+ Possession of a 40 hour HAZWOPER Certification within one year of hire; ability to maintain certification annually.

Please note:

Qualifying work experience may include pretreatment , wastewater treatment, and other closely related field work or work experience as an environmental regulator.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online atwww.reno.gov/jobsby November 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into yourgovernmentjobs.comprofile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

+ Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

+ Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

+ In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

+ Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

+ "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

+ Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

+ TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

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Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform theChief Examiner (https://forms.office.com/g/wTdNZh4Aih) by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

+ City of Reno classified employees who are veterans

+ City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans

+ City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 [email protected].

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.

All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.

By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.

+ I understand

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) with college level course work in biology, chemistry, or environmental science

+ Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) with college level course work in a closely related field

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter credits) with major course work in biology, chemistry, or environmental science

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter credits) with major course work in a closely related field

+ None of the above

04

Select all of the areas in which you have gained specialized training or taken college level courses relevant to this position beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.

+ I have taken college level courses in chemistry.

+ I have taken college level courses in biology.

+ I have taken college level courses in microbiology.

+ I have taken college level courses in environmental science.

+ I have taken college level courses in a related field.

+ I have at least one year of on the job training in the environmental control field.

+ None of the above

05

Only answer this question if your course work is in another closely related field to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

06

In order for your education to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or to get credit for your education as part of the assessment process, you must attach a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application.

Applications submitted without this required documentation will still be considered but without regard to attained education and may be rejected if the required relevant work experience is not apparent.

Have you attached verifiable documentation in the form of a college diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

+ I have less than one year of responsible environmental control or wastewater treatment work experience.

+ I have one year but less than two years of responsible environmental control, wastewater treatment, or closely related work experience.

+ I have two years but less than three years of responsible environmental control, wastewater treatment, or closely related work experience.

+ I have three years but less than four years of responsible environmental control, wastewater treatment, or closely related work experience.

+ I have four years or more of responsible environmental control, wastewater treatment, or closely related work experience.

+ None of the above.

08

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Which of the following best describes your status in regards to possession of a Nevada or California Industrial Waste Inspector Certification?

+ I currently have a Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector Certification.

+ I currently have a California Industrial Waste Inspector Certification.

+ I am able to obtain a Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector Certification within one year of employment.

+ None of the above

10

Which of the following best describes your status in regards to possession of a 40 hour HAZWOPER Certification?

+ I currently have a 40 hour HAZWOPER Certification.

+ I am able to obtain a 40 hour HAZWOPER Certification within one year of employment.

+ None of the above

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Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

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Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of work experience do you have collecting water samples (groundwater, wastewater, etc...) and/or installing and monitoring wastewater sampling equipment?

+ I have no experience in this area.

+ Less than six months

+ Six months but less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years or more

14

To receive credit for your experience, support your response to the previous question by providing specific examples of the work you performed in this area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

15

List and describe any relevant certifications or trainings you have completed that you think would help prepare you for the work of this position.

You must attach proof of the certification(s) or completion of training(s) to your application to receive credit for your experience.

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How many years of work experience do you have performing a variety of field investigations and inspections of industrial and/or commercial businesses to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations?

+ I have no experience in this area.

+ Less than six months

+ Six months but less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years or more

17

To receive credit for your experience, support your response to the previous question by providing specific examples of the work you performed in this area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

18

How many years of work experience do you have in spill investigations and/or spill assessment and mitigation?

+ I have no experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months but less than one year

+ One year but less than three years

+ Three years but less than five years

+ Five years or more

19

To receive credit for your experience, support your response to the previous question by providing specific examples of the work you performed in this area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

20

Describe your experience in enforcement of any state, local, and federal regulations including issuance of notice of violations, citations, and fines (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

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Instructions

Answer the next two questions by identifying your level of proficiency in performing the types of tasks typically assigned to an Environmental Control Officer (ECO).

Basic proficiency =

Understanding and performing routine or standardized environmental compliance tasks under close supervision. Tasks may include collecting field samples, recording basic inspection observations, or assisting in data entry and reporting. Limited experience applying environmental regulations or conducting independent fieldwork.

Intermediate proficiency =

Includes a moderate amount of professional experience performing environmental monitoring or compliance tasks independently. Able to interpret and apply relevant codes and regulations, conduct field inspections, prepare basic reports, and communicate findings to property owners or businesses. Work involves some judgment and decision-making within established procedures.

Advanced proficiency =

Includes extensive professional experience in environmental compliance or regulatory programs. Demonstrates thorough understanding of environmental laws, sampling and monitoring procedures, and enforcement processes. Able to plan and lead inspections or investigations, interpret complex data, prepare detailed technical reports, and recommend or implement corrective actions. May train or guide others in compliance activities.

Do not understate or overstate your level of proficiency. Your answers may be confirmed during the interview process, and candidates found to have misrepresented their abilities will be disqualified from the hiring process.

+ I understand.

22

Select your experience level with water treatment and/or wastewater pretreatment, particularly relating to commercial and industrial sewer discharge.

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ None of the above

23

Select your experience level with addressing or managing stormwater compliance.

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ None of the above

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To receive credit for your experience, support your response to the two previous questions by providing details as to where you acquired this experience, your position title, the specific work you performed, and how long you performed the work.

Required Question

Employer

City of Reno

Address

PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone

(775) 334-2223

Website

http://www.reno.gov/jobs

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