Environmental Specialist III (Sanitation) Civil Service

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking an experienced Environmental Inspector to perform complex environmental work with minimal supervision. You will inspect public and private facilities, indoor and outdoor sites, and investigate incidents to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

The role requires hands-on experience in inspections, spill response, and sampling across soil, water, air, and groundwater.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree + 3 years of relevant experience meets the education/experience requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience meets the education/experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspects public and private facilities, indoor and outdoor sites.
• Investigates incidents to determine compliance with environmental laws.
• Performs complex environmental work under minimal supervision and makes technically discretionary decisions.

Skills

Environmental inspections

Hazardous materials handling

Chemical analysis in waste management

Spill response

Soil/water/air/groundwater sampling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental or physical sciences + 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental or natural sciences + 1 year experience

Job description

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Job Summary

Under minimum to no supervision, performs complex environmental work. Inspects public and private facilities, indoor and outdoor sites, and investigates incidents to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Works independently and is responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and specialized knowledge.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in performing environmental inspections, handling hazardous materials, performing chemical analysis in waste management, spill response or soil/water/air/groundwater sample collection environment.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• An associate degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental or physical sciences field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry, environmental or natural sciences field, and one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• A forty (40)-hr HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification is required for all spill response divisions.

• For Stormwater Neighborhood and Water Reservoir divisions, Registered Environmental Manager (REM) certification is required.

• For Stormwater Neighborhood division, a Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification and a Boater Certificate are required.

• For Water Quality division, a Boater Certificate and a Class D (or higher) Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass background investigation.

• No Felony convictions.

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any Felony, Class A or Class B Misdemeanor.

• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call-out.

• Working conditions include potential exposure to bio-hazardous material(s), hazardous chemicals, inclement weather, and confined spaces.

PREFERENCES:

• OSHA 30-hour Safety Certificate is preferred.

• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certified programs is highly preferred.

• Experience with maintaining/using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is preferred.

• Experience with inspecting storm sewer/drainage structures (e.g., MS4, outfalls, storm sewer pipe, inlets, wing walls, culverts, junctions, etc.) is preferred.

• Experience with Stormwater Permits (Construction General Permit TXR150000 and the Multi Sector General Permit TXR 050000) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) are preferred for certain divisions.

Salary Range

$25.12 - $28.85

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.