Overview
Environmental Inspector (Water Quality) Jobs in Fayette County, KY at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
SALARY
The minimum salary is $23.572 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 517
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 24, 2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification to protect public health, natural water resources, and public infrastructure by enforcing federal, state, and local environmental regulations in relation to water quality discharges to the sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor,s degree in a field related to the job
- One (1) year of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs field inspections, documents findings and creates reports
- Collect and analyze water samples form sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems
- Investigates complaints; enforces compliance and remediation as needed
- Reviews plans and/or permit applications and environmental risks; writes and issues permits as needed
- Creates and issues letter of warning, notice of violation and civil citation reference
- Communicates and collaborates with internal and external parties as needed
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid Driver’s license
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [email protected]
Title: Environmental Inspector (Water Quality)
Company: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Location: Fayette County, KY
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