Environmental Enforcement Investigator, (A263840-5), 206, Storm Water

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts hazardous material inspections in compliance with state and federal regulations. Ensures that warehouses have completed required trainings, prepared emergency response plans, and maintain hazardous materials inventory. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• Knowledge of city and state ordinances regarding environmental enforcement.
• Knowledge of training topics requirement by DOT.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR 172 requirements.
• Knowledge of Emergency Response Plans, including processes and protocols.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software, such as Haztrac.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to identify the name, United Nation (UN) or Chemical Abstracts Service (Case Number), and weight of hazardous materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations, environmental science, enforcement, law enforcement, investigations, or hazmat.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Texas Department of State Health Services Code Enforcement Certification must be obtained within 24 months of employment
• Texas A&M Engineering Hazardous Material Certification must be obtained within 24 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduled and random hazardous material Inspections at warehouses and enforces compliance with local ordinances and federal regulations.
• Identifies topics and ensures warehouses complete required trainings, such as the DOT Training Requirements for Hazardous Material Employees (49 CFR 172 Subpart H).
• Ensures Emergency Response Plans (ERP) are established and properly maintained.
• Ensures Hazardous Materials Inventory is accurate and updated.
• Enforces illegal dumping and discharge regulations and ordinances.
• Reviews and enforces the Commercial Litter Prevention Plan, state, and federal regulations.
• Will be required to drive City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED