Environmental Response Specialist
Environmental Response Specialist
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Job Description
Position Description
Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS)Mission
The mission of Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) is to protect the citizens of Harris County from environmental impacts through firm consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. The ultimate goal of PCS is clean air water and proper management of waste. The activities PCS are directed toward ensuring clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County consistent with the protection of public health enjoyment of property and the protection of plant animal and marine life.What you will do for Harris County Pollution Control
Under general supervision the Environmental Response Specialist will respond to environmental emergencies in Harris County such as HAZMAT spills industrial fires and emission events. Individuals in this role will be responsible for conducting routine inspections monitoring air quality addressing field complaints and writing reports. In addition this role involves availability as part of a rotating oncall schedule collaboration with other agencies and assisting in field training for new employees. The Environmental Response Specialist must possess basic knowledge and understanding of the Texas Administrative Code Texas Health and Safety Code and Harris County rules and regulations exhibit excellent communication collaboration reporting and decisionmaking skills and be able to effectively perform environmental response efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports:- Writes various reports regarding each response and investigation including a detailed report of performed activities data collected and supporting documentation.
- Remains available and oncall in a rotation with other ER Specialists to promptly respond to environmental emergencies in Harris County such as floods disasters chemical spills fires etc.
- Utilizes handheld instruments and GPS tracking to conduct air quality assessments in response to environmental incidents severe weather and natural disasters.
- Conducts investigations in response to citizen complaints of air solid and hazardous waste stormwater and wastewater issues to determine compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Health and Safety Code and Harris County rules and regulations; communicates rules and regulations to the public subjects and complainants; issues violation notices. Also conducts followup inspections of complaints or environmental response investigations to ensure compliance.
- Works closely with Harris County agencies to address manage and ensure coordinated and effective responses to environmental emergencies.
- Participates in training activities and assists with training newly hired employees by performing fieldwork.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Environmental Science or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Two 2 years of experience in environmental response environmental cleanup emergency response emergency management environmental inspections or environmental investigations
OR:
Associates Degree in Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Environmental Science or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Three 3 years of experience in environmental response environmental cleanup emergency response emergency management environmental inspections or environmental investigations
OR:
High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Four 4 years of experience in environmental response environmental cleanup emergency response emergency management environmental inspections or environmental investigations.
Licensure/Certification:- Valid Drivers License (TX upon hire)
- Must have certification for 40hour HAZWOPER training or be able to obtain certification within three 3 months of employment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of environmental issues through education or practical experience.
- Possess a basic understanding of state and federal statutes and regulations related to air water and solid waste issues.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring/sampling equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management organization prioritization and decisionmaking skills.
- Great interpersonal and collaboration skills.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full time Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Operating on a hybrid schedule and rotating oncall shifts
Required to work weekends holidays and overtime for emergency and disaster response - Flexibility in working hours essential to support continuous operations
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to Position: Supervisor Environmental Response
- Supervised Positions: None
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This role involves operating within an office and outdoor setting implying that a significant portion of the tasks and responsibilities will take place outside of traditional indoor office spaces. The physical demands are medium with individuals potentially exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
- Possible work exposures include dangerous chemicals loud noises inclement weather various temperature changes or dangerous and adverse populations.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
