Environmental Investigator II

City of Houston • 7411 Park Place, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Investigator II conducts daily field collection of samples from an ambient air sampling network designed to monitor environmental pollutants. The role calibrates, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains program-specific instrumentation and technical equipment; reviews field activities and data; and records sampling and maintenance documentation on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules. The employee compiles sampling documentation and observational reports for use as legal evidence in prosecuting violators. The position also requires becoming an authorized trainer for program-specific functions for new or backup staff, participating in special projects, and performing other duties as assigned.

The position is based at 7411 Park Place Blvd and works Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; hours are subject to change. Work may occasionally involve significant exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution, and infrequent exposure to chemical substances or minor physical trauma. Physical demands include routine lifting of items up to 40 pounds and/or prolonged walking on rough surfaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering, or a closely related degree.
• One year of professional pollution or environmental control experience.
• Ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
• Routine ability to lift items up to 40 pounds and/or walk for very long periods on rough surfaces.
• Must pass an assigned drug test if promoted into the position; the position is subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, provided they possess the required qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates, with other factors considered in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples daily in the field from an ambient air sampling network used to monitor environmental pollutants.
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain program-specific instrumentation and technical equipment.
• Review field activity and data, and enter sampling and maintenance documentation on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules as required.
• Compile sampling documentation and observational reports for use as legal evidence in the prosecution of violators.
• Become an authorized trainer of program-specific functions for new or backup staff.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level