Senior Environmental Quality Technician

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Quality Technician to join our Public Health and Environmental Quality team!

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where all employees feel valued and respected.

• Oversee field operations for the monitoring of water quality in the City in accordance with the Clean Water Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act. This is accomplished by completing household hazardous waste collection; performing compliance monitoring; overseeing water and pretreatment field operations; performing cross connection inspections; and inspecting swimming pools. Other duties include completing administrative duties; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
• Completes household hazardous waste collection by assisting HAZMAT Specialist with complaints, special projects and/or scheduled household hazardous waste collection days; providing technical and structural input; and assessing over pack and transport hazardous waste.
• Performs compliance monitoring by collecting water, wastewater, storm water, complaint samples, and soil samples according to the Clean Water Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act of the federal code of regulations; assisting the Specialist inspect industry; and providing mechanical or technical assistance as needed.
• Oversees water and pretreatment field operations by training personnel in the daily field operations of sample collection, equipment use and maintenance, and inventory control; providing support in advanced situation during daily activity; assisting in the scheduling of field operations; writing notices of violations as necessary; directing environmental technicians in their daily duties; overseeing warehouse and inventory; and calibrating meters and equipment.
• Performs cross connection inspections and testing by sampling point inspections; inspecting water resources for possible pollutants or hazards; testing backflow devices; conducting further inspections; and insuring appropriate installation of C.C. valves and sample points.
• Inspects swimming pools by inspecting for compliance under Texas Health Code; testing waters for chemical and structural requirements; ensuring pumps and motors are properly installed and operational; ensuring availability of all safety equipment; and investigating complaints.
• Completes administrative duties by updating pretreatment and water distribution databases daily; compiling and reviewing pretreatment analysis; preparing frequent reports; creating and implementing standard operating procedures for pretreatment.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

• Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.
• Licenses: Required - Valid Driver's License and Class D Water Distribution (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Preferred: 40-Hour Backflow Prevention Device Testing, Texas Department of Health Pesticide Applicator, and Operator of Aquatic Facilities.