Wastewater FOG Inspector (Fat, Oil, and Grease) - Waterbury, CT

Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Inspector

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Inspector, you will be an integral member of a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential wastewater services. Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, this role involves performing a range of duties in support of the Industrial Pretreatment and FOG Programs. Responsibilities include scheduling and conducting field inspections of Waterbury Food Service Establishments (FSEs), as well as commercial and industrial facilities, to verify compliance with pretreatment requirements. These efforts are critical to protecting the integrity of the wastewater collection system, treatment facilities, and the surrounding environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with CT DEEP General Permit for the Discharge of Fats, Oils, and Grease and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducting routine and follow-up inspections of grease traps, interceptors, and discharge systems at class 3 and class 4 FSEs (approximately 350 establishments) and other regulated facilities.
• Reviewing and verifying maintenance records, cleaning schedules, and disposal manifests to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educating business owners and staff on proper FOG handling and disposal practices.
• Investigation of complaints and potential violations related to FOG discharge.
• Preparing formal notices of violation and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintaining accurate inspection logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Electronic data entry and record maintenance within FOG systems (CityView and Nobel)
• Collaborating with the Health Department and Engineering staff to coordinate enforcement.
• Assisting in the developing and revision of program materials, outreach campaigns, and regulatory guidelines.
• Serving as a liaison between the City, food service establishments, and regulatory agencies to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and aligned with program goals.
• Supporting Capacity, Maintenance, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) program and initiatives.
• Conduct inspections of commercial and industrial facilities to ensure compliance with wastewater pretreatment regulations and discharge permits.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Here's what you'll need:

• Experience in utility field work or a closely related field, such as food service operations, plumbing, municipal pretreatment programs, or industrial or municipal wastewater treatment processes.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle for fieldwork.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to manage and input data accurately.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Prior experience in a municipal pretreatment or FOG compliance program, including inspection, enforcement, and reporting activities.
• Knowledge of Pretreatment Program regulation and familiarity with CT DEEP requirements and CMOM programs.
• Experience inspecting grease control devices, such as grease interceptors, grease traps, and oil/water separators.

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Posted Salary Range: Minimum $50,500.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $62,400.00.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations:

Waterbury - Connecticut - United States

Wethersfield - Connecticut - United States