Environmental Compliance Specialist

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks an Environmental Inspector to enforce environmental regulations and perform water quality testing in Texas.

You will review pretreatment permits, investigate complaints, and respond to emergencies while maintaining sampling equipment and documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's in environmental science and two years’ field testing experience, plus a valid Texas driver’s license; certain licenses may be needed within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental science, biology or a related field.
• Two years of experience in water or wastewater testing and sampling.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution Operator and Wastewater Collection Class II Operator licenses within one year of hire. Depending on assigned specialty, BPAT/CSI licenses may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state and local environmental regulations as part of daily duties.
• Conduct water quality inspections, sampling and monitoring.
• Review industrial pretreatment permits and investigate environmental complaints.
• Respond to environmental emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Water quality testing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

Duties include enforcing federal, state and local environmental regulations; conducting water quality inspections, sampling and monitoring; reviewing industrial pretreatment permits; investigating environmental complaints and ensuring corrective actions; developing monitoring plans; preparing technical reports; responding to public inquiries; issuing citations and notices of violation; maintaining sampling equipment; responding to environmental emergencies; participating in an on-call rotation; and performing related duties as assigned. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, biology or a related field and two years of experience in water or wastewater systems testing and sampling required. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Must obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution Operator and Wastewater Collection Class II Operator licenses and Work Zone Traffic Safety certification within one year of hire. Depending on assigned specialty, TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT), Customer Service Inspector (CSI) or other licenses may be required within one year of hire. Must possess knowledge of environmental regulations, water quality testing and sampling procedures, and strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying environmental conditions. Night and weekend hours are sometimes required.

PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $28.05 - $39.55 PER HOUR ($58,344 - $82,272 ANNUALLY)