Environmental Investigator V

Overview

Environmental Investigator V – City of Houston

Position located in Houston Water/Regulatory Compliance. Workdays &

Hours:

Mon - Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change).

• Plan, supervise and coordinate investigative and compliance work.
• Manage inspection and investigation of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Provide regulatory expertise to the City s Wastewater Operations and the Wastewater Laboratory.
• Coordinate the issuance and renewal of TPDES and Title V permits, including completion of permit applications and review of draft permits.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory agencies and meet all deadlines required under the regulatory permits.
• Track compliance for Title V, New Source Review and Greenhouse Gas to maintain timely submittals.
• Review and interpret laboratory data reports, including biomonitoring reports and identify the causes of any failures.
• Identify and report noncompliance, including monthly discharge monitoring, permit noncompliances and unauthorized discharges in accordance with the City of Houston wastewater discharge permit requirements.
• Determine compliance with various environmental regulatory requirements.
• Develop the skills and competencies of subordinates through training and development activities related to current or future jobs.
• Build a cooperative work team with a safe and productive environment.
• Ability to work independently, managing own schedule to meet program goals.
• Strong technical and communication skills to directly communicate with regulatory agencies and the public.
• Attend conferences and professional meetings.

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.
• Experience Requirements: Four years of pollution/environmental control experience.
• License Requirements: None.

Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of: TPDES permitting rules and regulations;
Discharge compliance reporting;
Investigative experience; TCEQ background knowledge;
Title V Air and New Source Review permitting and compliance reporting; WWTP Storm Water Program and MS4;
Laboratory data management and interpretation; regulatory agency experience.

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and long periods of walking on rough surfaces. Occasional exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. May involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, including exposure to office chemicals and extensive use of a video display terminal.

Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.

Experience: Four years of pollution/environmental control experience required.

License: None.

Veteran preference may be given to eligible applicants as allowed by law and executive orders.

Selected applicants may be subject to a skills assessment test. No other tests required unless administered.

Safety impact position:
No. If applicable, may be subject to random drug testing for certain positions; pre-employment drug test may be required.

Pay Grade 28. Salary determined by candidate qualifications and pay practices for this classification.

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EEO The City of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.