What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Quality Specialist position at City of Grand Prairie?
The City of Grand Prairie offers great retirement and healthcare benefits. This is a GRAND opportunity to work for a secure employer.
The purpose of this position is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations. This is accomplished by conducting various environmental, industrial, or stormwater inspections; monitoring stream quality and stormwater quality; conducting public education activities; responding to citizen complaints; and conducting environmental and stormwater investigations. Other duties include assisting with the administration of various programs and completing administrative duties.
- Conducts industrial inspections by observing practices, processes, equipment, records, and site compliance with federal, state, and local rules.
- Oversees sanitary sewage cleanup and hazardous waste pickup by documenting and controlling cleanup activities; testing surface water for impact; collecting samples; picking up household hazardous waste; transporting waste to the Environmental Collection Center; transporting containers back to storage; and responding to environmental emergencies on a rotational basis.
- Responds to citizen complaints; conducting tests or inspections as needed; providing information to the public; and assisting with the resolution of the complaint.
- Completes administrative duties by maintaining records; writing various reports; completing forms and paperwork; writing standard operating procedures; entering data into computer; writing letters and memos; writing program descriptions; and coordinating training programs for City employees or the public.
- Assists with the administration of various programs by developing brochures and teaching materials; making various presentations; developing and writing the Storm Water Management plan and ordinances; representing the department in various meetings and special events; and assisting with City operations with environmental compliance.
- Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree Natural Science with knowledge of environmental regulations.
- One year of experience or equivalent.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and other license/certifications within six months of employment.
Salary : $47,155 - $74,179
