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Environmental Investigator V

Salary

$90,857.78 - $94,664.96 Annually

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37743

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

1/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Regulatory Compliance

Reporting Location: Houston, Tx

Workdays & Hours : Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Plan, supervise and coordinate investigative and compliance work.

+ Manage inspection and investigation of wastewater treatment facilities.

+ Provide regulatory expertise to the City's Wastewater Operations and the Wastewater Laboratory.

+ Coordinate the issuance and renewal of TPDES and Title V permits, including completion of permit

applications and review of draft permits.

+ Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory agencies and meet all deadlines required

under the regulatory permits.

+ Track compliance for Title V, New Source Review and Greenhouse Gas to maintain timely submittals

+ Review and interpret laboratory data reports, including biomonitoring reports and identify the

causes of any failures.

+ Identify and report noncompliance, including monthly discharge monitoring, permit non-compliances

and unauthorized discharges in accordance with the City of Houston wastewater discharge permit

requirements.

+ Determine compliance with various environmental regulatory requirements.

+ Develop the skills and competencies of subordinates through training and development activities

related to current or future jobs.

+ Build a cooperative work team with a safe and productive environment.

+ The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, managing their own schedule to meet

program's goals.

+ The candidate will also need great technical and communication skills to be able to directly

communicate with regulatory agencies and the public.

+ Attend conferences and professional meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of pollution/environmental control experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of: TPDES permitting rules and regulations; Discharge compliance reporting; Investigative experience, TCEQ background knowledge, Title V Air and New Source Review permitting and compliance reporting; WWTP Storm Water

Program and MS4; Laboratory data management and interpretation; and regulatory agency experience.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6032.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6032 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering or a closely related field?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years do you have of professionally related experience?

+ Less than 4 years

+ 4 years but less than 7 years

+ 7 years but less than 10 years

+ 10 or more years

03

Do you have a valid/current driver's license

+ Yes, my license is valid and current

+ No, my license is expired

+ I do not have a driver's license

04

Are you willing to work with various chemicals or around extraneous odors?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have knowledge of EPA and TCEQ regulations concerning environmental and wastewater quality?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please indicate the number of years of experience related to pollution/environmental control.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

07

Do you have experience working in the regulatory compliance field?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered "yes" to previous question, please indicate (1) how many years (2) the duties of the job (3) the companies in which the experience was received.

09

How many years experience do you have working in the wastewater regulatory compliance field?

+ 0 - 5 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 ore more years

10

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question