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Environmental Technician I

Employer
City of Garland, TX
Location
Rowlett, Texas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 30, 2022

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Sector
Government
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Responsible for monitoring industrial user facilities and wholesale customers to ensure wastewater effluent compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.

Target Hiring Range: $16.50/hr - $20.50/hr
  • Visually inspect facility and perform on site pH testing and industrial sample collection and preparation for analysis based on Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
  • Transport collected samples to laboratory.
  • Prepare sample chains-of-custody for all samples to determine permitting requirements
  • Perform Certificate of Occupancy inspections and complete industrial waste survey inspections.
  • Review industrial site locations for permitting requirements.
  • May perform inspections of sand traps and grease traps according to compliance.
  • May conduct routine laboratory maintenance and preparation, make standards and reagents, and enter data results into LIMS and LINKO databases.
  • May assist chemists and senior chemists in sample preparation for testing and analysis.

Four-year college degree

No experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience
  • Four-year college degree in Environmental Sciences
  • 1-2 years experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local environmental regulations
  • Skill in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Skill in utilizing industry specific software applications
  • Basic knowledge of industrial wastewater sampling procedures and practices
  • Skill in reading pH Meters
  • Ability to handle basic laboratory equipment

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Requires the ability to operate City vehicle, lift 75 pounds or more and maneuver through unpaved and un-cleared property. Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs required.

Shift schedule: Monday - Thursday - 6:30am-5:00pm (10hr shift)

Models Organizational Values

Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills/Communication/Problem Solving

Dependability/Adaptability/ Flexibility

Productivity/Quality/Technical Skills/Work Environment Safety

Teamwork/Managing Conflict/Negotiation Skills

ID: 2022-7590

Department Name: Wastewater Technical Services

Job Family: Inspection

Target Hiring Range: Depending on Qualifications

External Company Name: City of Garland, TX

External Company URL: http://www.garlandtx.gov

Street: 2500 E. Centerville Road

Minimum Education & Work Experience: Four-year college degreeNo experience requiredOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Requires the ability to operate City vehicle, lift 75 pounds or more and maneuver through unpaved and un-cleared property. Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs required.

Shift schedule: Monday - Thursday - 6:30am-5:00pm (10hr shift)

Competencies: Models Organizational ValuesCustomer Service/Interpersonal Skills/Communication/Problem SolvingDependability/Adaptability/ FlexibilityProductivity/Quality/Technical Skills/Work Environment SafetyTeamwork/Managing Conflict/Negotiation Skills

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