Environmental Quality Specialist

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano , our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (S tewardship E ngaged R espectful V isionary E xcellence ). Job Details

If you enjoy working in the outdoors and caring for the environment, join us! The City of Plano is looking for an innovative and forward-thinking individual with a passion for the environment and the community to join our team as an Environmental Quality Specialist. This team member is responsible for conducting environmental inspections to ensure compliance with the City's stormwater permit, as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including sampling for water quality in our streams. Additionally, this position will perform vector surveillance and control activities and respond to and investigate complaints from citizens related to stagnant water, light, noise, and other environmental concerns, as needed.

This position requires at least four weeks of on-call duty per year, including one holiday week. While on call, you'll respond to urgent department issues such as fuel spills, restaurant fires, and sewer overflows.

Occasionally, adulticide spraying for the vector control program may require late-night work.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits :

• We support employee growth by covering the cost of certification and licensing programs that enhance knowledge and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule within the core work hours of 7 : 00am - 5 : 30pm
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2 : 1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Distinguishing Characteristics : This is the journey-level classification in the Environmental Quality Specialist series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Environmental Quality Specialist, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to modify, change, add, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations enabling qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.

Marginal Duties :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions : The incumbent determines if samples meet requirements and if inspected facilities are in compliance with applicable ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge of : Federal, state, and local regulations governing environmental quality and stormwater compliance; best management practices as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Skill in : Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; performing established testing procedures for water sample analysis; using sampling and testing equipment.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.

Experience : One (1) year of environmental science related experience.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications : A valid Class C driver's license is required. Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's license to be obtained within one year from date of hire.

Conditions of Employment : Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Must possess mobility to work in the field, including traversing uneven terrain, operate a motor vehicle, work with tools and equipment, and to visit various City sites. Vision adequate to inspect assigned facilities, to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking conducting inspections to identify problems or hazards. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull; obtain samples, and set up equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE / M / F / V / D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.