Environmental Inspector

Job Description

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Regulatory Compliance Division Work Location: 7600 E. Front Street
Pay Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 09, 2026

About Us

About the Water Department

KC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to support the health, safety, and growth of the Kansas City region. The department is responsible for maintaining and operating extensive systems for water collection, treatment, and distribution, serving more than 170,000 residential and business customers, as well as regional partners. Funded through user fees, KC Water is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring reliable infrastructure, and investing in sustainable solutions to meet both current and future community needs.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Inspects restaurants, commercial kitchens, food service establishments, and other facilities that generate fats, oils, and grease to determine compliance with applicable FOG control ordinances, sewer use regulations, and wastewater discharge requirements.
• Inspects grease interceptors, grease traps, and associated plumbing systems to determine compliance with installation, accessibility, maintenance, and operational standards.
• Evaluates the condition and performance of grease control equipment to identify improper installation, inadequate capacity, excessive grease accumulation, structural deficiencies, and other conditions that may contribute to FOG discharges into the sanitary sewer system.
• Reviews grease interceptor and grease trap cleaning records, maintenance logs, service receipts, waste manifests, and related documentation to verify compliance with applicable cleaning, maintenance, and disposal requirements.
• Documents inspection findings, prepares inspection reports, issues notices of deficiency or other authorized compliance documents, and prepares work orders or referrals for corrective action when necessary.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to verify that identified deficiencies have been corrected and that facilities comply with established FOG control requirements.
• Investigates complaints involving improper grease disposal, suspected FOG discharges, sewer backups, sanitary sewer overflows, and grease-related blockages.
• Documents findings and coordinates with appropriate personnel to identify potential sources and corrective measures.
• Conducts site inspections to determine whether facilities comply with applicable environmental regulations, wastewater discharge requirements, and municipal ordinances governing the discharge of fats, oils, and grease into the public sewer system.
• Provides technical information and guidance to facility owners, managers, operators, plumbing contractors, and grease service providers regarding proper grease control practices, interceptor maintenance, waste handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews plumbing plans, grease interceptor specifications, and related technical documents, as assigned, to determine compliance with applicable FOG control requirements.
• Collects field measurements, photographs, inspection data, and wastewater samples when necessary to document facility conditions, support investigations, and evaluate potential violations.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, complaints, violations, corrective actions, maintenance documentation, and follow-up activities in designated databases and reporting systems.
• Coordinates with wastewater operations, sewer maintenance crews, plumbing inspection personnel, environmental compliance staff, and other City departments to investigate and resolve FOG-related problems affecting the sanitary sewer system.
• Identifies recurring violations and problem locations and provides recommendations to the supervisor regarding corrective actions, enforcement priorities, and improvements to the FOG control program.
• Assists with public education and outreach activities designed to prevent improper grease disposal, improve compliance among food service establishments, and protect the City's wastewater collection system.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• High school graduation and 1 year of applicable experience in a related technical construction, environmental health, hazardous materials or engineering field.
• Must possess of a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
• May be required to complete job-related training in FOG control, wastewater compliance, environmental inspections, or other technical areas as determined by the City.
• Must comply with applicable safety requirements and use assigned personal protective equipment when performing field inspections.
• Preference for experience in inspecting commercial food service establishments, evaluating grease interceptors or grease traps, reviewing maintenance records, investigating wastewater system problems, or applying environmental regulations.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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