Environmental Compliance Specialist

Duties include conducting inspections and preparing related technical reports to meet federal and state requirements; responding to hazardous materials incidents and supervising incident cleanup; and investigating customer complaints. Duties may also include performing sampling, monitoring and inspections for the drinking water, and industrial wastewater pretreatment programs. A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in environmental science, biology, microbiology, chemistry or a related science field and two years of relevant experience are required.

TCEQ Class C Water and Class II Wastewater licenses preferred. If not presently licensed at this level, Class D Water and Collection I Wastewater licenses preferred, and as a condition of continued employment, must obtain Class C and Collection II within a specified timeframe. Knowledge of Cross Connection is highly desirable. Night and weekend hours are sometimes required. A résumé must be submitted with application.

EFF 1/4/26: PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $26.72 - $37.67 PER HOUR

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As a leader in water quality management, Irving Water Utilities strives to implement water quality protection standards and practices for its facilities and projects, and to maintain and implement state and federal water quality standards to a growing population of over 200,000. Water Utilities implements innovative and effective actions designed to provide excellent water quality and achieve high environmental leadership goals.

Irving’s role as a water quality leader is to ensure the highest level of environmental protection for the Irving community. Our staff participates in activities and events and serves on committees to facilitate the protection, improvement and good stewardship of watersheds in North Central Texas.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.