City of Houston, TX
Environmental Investigator III
City of Houston, TX, Texas City, TX, United States
Salary : $2,106.84 - $2,456.98 Biweekly
Location : 7411 Park Place
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 35503
Department: Houston Health Department
Division: BPCP - Bureau Pollution Control and Prevention
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN: 35503
Division: Environmental Health
Section: Pollution Control & Prevention
Workdays/ Hours: M-F, 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. *Subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Conducts daily field collection of samples from an ambient air sampling network developed to monitor pollutants in the environment.
• Calibrates, operates, troubleshoots, and ensures the proper maintenance of program specific instrumentation and technical equipment.
• Reviews field activity and data enters sampling and maintenance documentation, daily, weekly, monthly and annually as required.
• Compiles sampling documentation and observational reports for use as legal evidence in the prosecution of violators.
• Serves as maintenance and inventory lead or quality assurance and training lead for the program.
• Role will require becoming an authorized trainer of program specific functions for new or backup staff.
• Participates in Special Projects as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve infrequent exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of pollution/environmental control experience are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
**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: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION GRANT Funded
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred.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 20
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: or call 832-393-4882.
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4882 (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:
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Force (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?
02
Are you a current City of Houston employee?
03
Which of the following best describes your completed education related to the job?
04
Which best describes your years of verifiable direct experience in pollution/environmental controls or a related field
05
Do you have experience dealing directly with the public?
06
Are you able to be on call during early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays?
07
Do you have experience working with confidential information?
08
Are you comfortable working independently in the field?
09
Do you have experience working with scientific screening instruments?
10
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office?
Required Question
Location : 7411 Park Place
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 35503
Department: Houston Health Department
Division: BPCP - Bureau Pollution Control and Prevention
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN: 35503
Division: Environmental Health
Section: Pollution Control & Prevention
Workdays/ Hours: M-F, 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. *Subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Conducts daily field collection of samples from an ambient air sampling network developed to monitor pollutants in the environment.
• Calibrates, operates, troubleshoots, and ensures the proper maintenance of program specific instrumentation and technical equipment.
• Reviews field activity and data enters sampling and maintenance documentation, daily, weekly, monthly and annually as required.
• Compiles sampling documentation and observational reports for use as legal evidence in the prosecution of violators.
• Serves as maintenance and inventory lead or quality assurance and training lead for the program.
• Role will require becoming an authorized trainer of program specific functions for new or backup staff.
• Participates in Special Projects as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve infrequent exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of pollution/environmental control experience are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
**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: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION GRANT Funded
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred.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 20
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: or call 832-393-4882.
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4882 (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
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Force (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
02
Are you a current City of Houston employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Which of the following best describes your completed education related to the job?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related field
- Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree
- None of the above
04
Which best describes your years of verifiable direct experience in pollution/environmental controls or a related field
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years or more of experience
- No experience
05
Do you have experience dealing directly with the public?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you able to be on call during early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience working with confidential information?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you comfortable working independently in the field?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience working with scientific screening instruments?
- Yes
- No
10
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office?
- BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.
- INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.
- ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
- None of the above
Required Question