Environmental Compliance Technician

Environmental Compliance TechnicianThe City of Tracy is recruiting three Environmental Compliance Technicians to support essential environmental programs that protect public health, our water systems, and the community we serve. These roles are highly interactive and require strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, businesses, contractors, and industry partners. Technicians spend much of their time in the field, working in all weather conditions, conducting inspections, educating the public, and helping ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Across all assignments, technicians maintain and monitor databases of rule violations and investigations, respond to public inquiries, prepare inspection reports, and keep accurate records in accordance with City procedures. They help develop and deliver community outreach and education, represent the City at meetings and events, and support enforcement activities by organizing documentation, preparing technical reports, and conducting follow-up sampling. They also interpret and explain regulations to customers and perform other related duties as assigned.Each of the three positions focuses on a different program area:Water Distribution and Supply (Cross-Connection Control): This assignment supports the City's cross-connection control program for the public water system. The technician ensures backflow devices are properly maintained and functioning to protect drinking water quality.Water Resource (Conservation): This role supports the City's water conservation and efficiency efforts, including public outreach, education, and enforcement of conservation-related codes. The technician serves as a community-facing ambassador for responsible water use, helping residents and businesses understand requirements and best practices.Pretreatment: This assignment supports the City's pretreatment and wastewater compliance programs, with a strong focus on fats, oils, and grease (FOG). The technician inspects and samples commercial and industrial sites, monitors FOG compliance, prepares and maintains wastewater discharge permits, and works directly with industrial and commercial users to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations.The City of Tracy offers excellent pay, including 4% COLA increases in July 2027, and 2028. Employees approved to work a compressed work schedule also enjoy strong work–life balance through a 9/80 schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.Our competitive benefits package includes the option of an HMO medical plan (other plans available), dental, and vision coverage for employee + family, with the City's contribution covering all or nearly the entire premium depending on bargaining unit. Employees also receive generous vacation and sick leave, life insurance, optional 457(b) deferred compensation with a City match, and longevity pay. We proudly participate in CalPERS, with employees enrolled in either the 2% @ 55 or 2% @ 62 formula based on eligibility, with retirement calculated using a three-year final compensation average.For a full overview of everything we offer, check out our Benefits section to learn more about the programs and support available to City of Tracy employees. Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to employee well-being, long-term stability, and rewarding career growth.