Environmental Services Inspector - C

Bexar County PA; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking an Environmental Services Inspector to perform a full range of inspections, monitoring, and enforcement under state health and safety codes. The role involves interpreting regulations, initiating enforcement when needed, and providing environmental compliance oversight countywide.

Under general supervision, you will inspect commercial, industrial, and residential properties, investigate complaints, plan inspections, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; three years’ general code enforcement experience.
• Knowledge of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 343: Abatement of Public Nuisance.
• Knowledge of Public Nuisance Court Orders.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must become a State Certified OSSF Designated Representative within two years.
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen required.
• On-call 24 hours a day; may exceed 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Investigates environmental complaints to determine hazards such as abandoned vehicles or unsanitary conditions.
• Researches complaints and property ownership per County/State rules.
• Plans inspections and notifies property owners of violations.
• Maintains data and prepares reports of inspections; follows up to enforce rules.
• Provides testimony before Bexar County Justice of the Peace for enforcement actions.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Multitasking

Public interaction

Problem solving (field)

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSSF Designated Representative certification (within 2 years)

Texas driver’s license

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Services Inspector - C

Pay Rate

Min to Mid Range $19.99 - $23.49

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under general supervision, performs a full range of inspections, monitoring, and enforcement activities under the state’s health and safety code regulations; interprets regulations and initiate enforcement action, as needed; and provides environmental compliance oversight of commercial and industrial businesses or residential properties countywide.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates environmental complaints to determine potential environmental health hazards such as abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, or maintaining a premise in a manner that creates unsanitary conditions


• Researches complaints and property ownership in accordance with County and State regulations


• Plans inspections and prepares documents notifying property owners of environmental violations


• Maintains data on each assigned activity; prepares reports of daily inspections; and provides necessary follow-up to enforce regulations


• Required to give testimony before Bexar County Justice of the Peace on behalf of the County’s enforcement actions


• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years’ experience of general code enforcement; additional education in a related field may be substituted for experience


• Good knowledge of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 343: Abatement of Public Nuisance


• Good knowledge of Public Nuisance Court Orders


• Knowledge of County roads and facilities


• Proficient oral and written communication skills


• Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and appropriately


• Ability to effectively handle problems in the field and during emergencies


• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing


• Ability to maintain, manage, and organize records


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state regulatory agencies


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and organized manner


• Ability to enforce laws and regulations in an impartial and consistent manner


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and the public


• Must become a State Certified OSSF Designated Representative within two (2) year of employment


• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license


• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance


• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test


• Required to be on-call 24-hours a day


• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Working conditions are inside and outside with exposure to temperature variations; some exposure to hazardous materials, hostile people, damp or wet surfaces, and unpleasant odors


• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 25 pounds


• Occasionally moves about the office


• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information


• Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery


• Positions self to perform essential functions


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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