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Environmental Investigator III

Salary

$1,946.00 - $3,778.00 Biweekly

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34918

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

BCHS - Bureau Consumer Health Services

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/24/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

PN: 34918

Division: Environmental Health

Section: Pool Program

Workdays/ Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Environmental Investigator III to perform the following duties:

• Inspects aquatic facilities for compliance regarding commercial swimming pools and spas. Facilities include but are not limited to hotels, apartments, townhomes, condominiums, schools, etc.

• Works independently and provides guidance in the field to Environmental Investigator I and II, when applicable. Cross trains in Food, EMS, or other programs based on the Bureau's needs. Assist with training new employees.

• Investigates commercial and residential complaints concerning improperly maintained swimming pools/spas.

• Reviews and regulates all new commercial swimming pool/spa constructions to ensure compliance with State Design Standards for public pools/spas.

• Presents at public outreach and other community based events as it relates to the program.

• Issues violations and citations to operators for non-compliance of local ordinances, state and federal codes.

• May appear in court to testify regarding violations; provides testimony in enforcement hearings and/or drowning cases.

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.

• Bilingual

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 SPECIAL 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: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm 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

• 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

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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

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 a current valid driver license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have experience troubleshooting basic computer issues?

• 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

  Please indicate languages in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:

• Spanish

• Vietnamese

• Chinese

• Other

• None

  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