Environmental Specialist III (Sanitation) Civil Service

City of Dallas

8d•$25 - $29

About The Position

Under minimum to no supervision, the Environmental Specialist III performs complex environmental work. The role inspects public and private facilities and indoor and outdoor sites, and investigates incidents to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The specialist works independently and makes decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgment, and specialized knowledge. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and five years of hands-on experience in environmental inspections, hazardous materials handling, chemical analysis in waste management, spill response, or soil, water, air, or groundwater sample collection. Equivalent education and experience combinations are accepted as specified below. The position requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and a background investigation. Applicants must have no felony convictions and cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for a felony or Class A or Class B misdemeanor. Work may involve varying shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, 24-hour call-out, and potential exposure to biohazardous materials, hazardous chemicals, inclement weather, and confined spaces. Some certifications are required for specific divisions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of hands-on experience in environmental inspections, hazardous materials handling, chemical analysis in waste management, spill response, or soil, water, air, or groundwater sample collection.
An associate degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, or physical sciences plus three years of the required experience may satisfy the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, environmental sciences, or natural sciences plus one year of the required experience may satisfy the education and experience requirements.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Must pass a background investigation.
No felony convictions; cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for a felony or Class A or Class B misdemeanor.
Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to 24-hour call-out.
A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required for all spill response divisions.
For Stormwater Neighborhood and Water Reservoir divisions, Registered Environmental Manager (REM) certification is required.
For the Stormwater Neighborhood division, Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification and a Boater Certificate are required.
For the Water Quality division, a Boater Certificate and a Class D or higher Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour Safety Certificate.
Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certified programs.
Experience maintaining or using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Experience inspecting storm sewer and drainage structures, such as MS4, outfalls, storm sewer pipe, inlets, wing walls, culverts, and junctions.
For certain divisions, experience with Stormwater Permits (Construction General Permit TXR150000 and Multi Sector General Permit TXR 050000) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).

Responsibilities

Perform complex environmental work under minimum to no supervision.
Inspect public and private facilities and indoor and outdoor sites.
Investigate incidents to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Make independent decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgment, and specialized knowledge.