Overview

Position Title: Environmental Investigator III

Company: City Of Houston

Location: Houston, Texas, US

Job Description:

Oversees and performs comprehensive technical investigative work relative to the detection, analysis and elimination or control of environmental pollutants and contaminants. Performs routine chemical and microbiological water and wastewater analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees and performs comprehensive technical investigative work relative to the detection, analysis and elimination or control of environmental pollutants and contaminants.
  • Performs routine chemical and microbiological water and wastewater analysis.
  • Oversees the daily technical inspections and investigative work of Environmental Investigator Is and IIs, including work assignments and schedules.
  • Delegates detailed sampling and monitoring work; assists sampling teams with sample collection, inspections and investigations.
  • Reviews field enforcement activity, including investigation surveys and sampling reports for adherence to established standards; documents and records actions taken.
  • Performs comprehensive inspections, e.g., state implementation plan inspections, annual or overview inspections.
  • May issue citations and violation notices to violators and may testify as an expert witness during court proceedings.
  • Monitors chemical and microbiological aspects of treatment plant performance; prepares laboratory standards and solutions.
  • Performs routine and non-routine analysis of water and wastewater samples.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of basic applied research projects and writes technical reports of results.
  • Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs to instruments.
  • Determines treatment plant dosages and troubleshoots treatment problems.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.
  • Two (2) years of pollution/environmental control experience is required.
  • Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).
  • Preference may be given to applicants with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task is preferred.