Environmental Investigator I

LaneStaffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LaneStaffing seeks an Environmental Inspector to perform basic technical inspections and investigations related to pollutants and contaminants. The role involves sampling air, water, and soil, submitting lab samples, and reporting findings to the appropriate agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental health engineering, or related fields. No prior experience is required, and a valid Texas driver’s license is mandatory for on-site field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental health engineering or closely related field is required.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic technical inspections and investigative work related to detection, analysis and control of environmental pollutants and contaminants.
• Inspects and collects samples of air, water and/or soil from the atmosphere, and plant emissions or effluent from lakes, bayous and industrial plant sites; sends samples to department laboratory for analysis.
• Investigates complaints concerning pollutant and contaminant sources; conducts on-site inspections; reports measurements and investigative findings.
• Issues citations and violation notices to violators and notifies appropriate district or state agency of persistent violators; performs follow-up inspections.
• May testify during court proceedings.
• Establishes and maintains case files, following up as appropriate. Operates, cleans and ensures the proper maintenance of scientific instrumentation equipment.
• Conducts routine surveillance of the community to determine pollutant or contaminant problems.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree

Job description

Performs basic technical inspections and investigative work related to the detection, analysis and elimination or control of environmental pollutants and contaminants.

Inspects and collects samples of air, water and/or soil from the atmosphere, and plant emissions or effluent from lakes, bayous and industrial plant sites; sends samples to department laboratory for analysis.

Investigates complaints concerning pollutant and contaminant sources; conducts on-site inspections; reports measurements and investigative findings.

Issues citations and violation notices to violators and notifies appropriate district or state agency of persistent violators; performs follow-up inspections.

May testify during court proceedings.

Establishes and maintains case files, following up as appropriate. Operates, cleans and ensures the proper maintenance of scientific instrumentation equipment.

Conducts routine surveillance of the community to determine pollutant or contaminant problems.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE: Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.

EXPERIENCE: No experience is required.