About Livermore
The City of Livermore, with a population of 91,000+ residents, is located in Alameda County, approximately forty miles east of San Francisco, and adjacent to the San Joaquin Valley. Livermore’s heritage includes historic vineyards and a tradition of ranching and agriculture. Today, our City continues to expand its wine-making industry and celebrate our annual rodeo. Livermore is home to two world-renowned national laboratories, nineteen wineries, a general aviation airport, and three golf courses.
Livermore’s local and regional economy is strong and diverse. Our inclusion within the Northern aspect of the Silicon Valley and other major Northern California market and employment centers, enables us to benefit from business development and expansion, while preserving the quality of life that originally brought people to Livermore.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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The City of Livermore is conducting a recruitment for a Water Resources Source Control Inspector. If you possess the qualifications as described and would like to work for this amazing organization, submit your online application at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 p.m. on January 23, 2026.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Water Resources Source Control Inspector performs inspections and sampling of industrial, commercial, and residential sources of discharge to the wastewater and storm water systems to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; inspects hazardous and toxic materials storage areas; reviews building plans for compliance with building code regulations and to ensure discharger compliance with all applicable regulators; conducts public outreach activities; and performs other duties as assigned. Persons assigned to this classification perform or assist in performing all functions associated with the City’s Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention, and Stormwater programs.
Examples of duties include:
- Inspects wastewater discharge sources, site runoff, and hazardous materials facilities
- Collects and analyzes samples
- Operates and maintains sampling equipment
- Conducts educational outreach events and presentations
- Reviews plans for compliance with regulations
- Maintains records and prepares correction and enforcement orders
- Gathers evidence for administrative and legal action
- Recommends ordinance changes to comply with State and Federal regulations
- Works persuasively and tactfully to gain cooperation of industrial and commercial firms and residents in resolving problems
- Works closely with the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department to coordinate hazardous materials activities and record keeping
- Reviews plans for compliance with regulations
- Maintains records and prepares correction and enforcement orders
- Gathers evidence for administrative and legal action
- Recommends ordinance changes to comply with State and Federal regulations
- Works persuasively and tactfully to gain cooperation of industrial and commercial firms and residents in resolving problems
- Works closely with Fire Department to coordinate hazardous materials activities and record keeping
- Uses personal computer to perform word processing, spreadsheets, and specialized functions
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will exemplify the following knowledge, skills, experience, and characteristics:
- Familiarity with types of wastes generated by industrial, commercial, and domestic dischargers
- Skill to safely and accurately measure flows, sample wastes, and perform proper analyses
- Values and possesses high ethical and professional standards
- Quickly earns the trust and respect of others and responds to questions, concerns, and issues in a professional and timely manner
- Initiative and good judgment to effectively develop solutions within established guidelines
- Work under general supervision and make decisions in the field as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience conducting industrial waste inspections, stormwater inspections, wastewater laboratory work, or similar related work in the wastewater/storm water inspection field.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by two years of college course work in an engineering/scientific field which included chemistry, biology, environmental science, or other related science courses. A Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
Certification: Possession of a California Water Environment Association Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certificate is required prior to the completion of the probationary period.
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work regular and emergency overtime and be on-call, as required; work under all conditions such as dust, pollen, chemical, heat, cold, inclement weather, and in the presence of noxious odors; travel out of town to attend meetings, seminars, and conferences during work and non work hours; and respond to notifications of spills and discharges.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to drive vehicles; read fine print and computer monitors; detect subtle shades of color and changes in odor; converse on the telephone, in person, and to groups and be clearly understood; stoop, bend, stretch, reach, and climb; use a computer keyboard and calculator; safely lift and maneuver equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; and stamina to stand for long periods of time.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.