Water Quality Compliance Specialist

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to enforce environmental regulations and support water quality programs. A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field and two years of testing and sampling experience are required.

Responsibilities include inspections, permit reviews, monitoring plan development, technical reporting, and responding to inquiries while on call. A Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental science, biology or related field.
• Two years of experience in water or wastewater testing and sampling.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must obtain required licenses within one year of hire (BPAT, CSI or other).
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Night and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Conduct water quality inspections, sampling and monitoring.
• Review industrial pretreatment permits and investigate complaints.
• Develop monitoring plans and prepare technical reports.
• Respond to public inquiries; issue citations and notices of violation.
• Maintain sampling equipment and participate in on-call rotations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental science, biology or related field

Tools

TCEQ Class C Water Distribution Operator

Wastewater Collection Class II Operator

BPAT

CSI

Job description

The City of Irving is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to enforce environmental regulations and support water quality programs. A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field and two years of testing and sampling experience are required.

Responsibilities include inspections, permit reviews, monitoring plan development, technical reporting, and responding to inquiries while on call. A Texas driver’s license is required.