Environmental Specialist - Water Quality/Inspections

The City of Grand Prairie is looking a highly motivated professional to be part of our Environmental Services department as an Environmental Specialist - Water Quality/Inspections. The City of Grand Prairie offers great retirement and healthcare benefits. This is a GRAND opportunity to work for a secure employer.  Responsible for protecting public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.  Duties include conducting various environmental inspections; monitoring water quality; overseeing the drinking water quality program and the cross connection control program; conducting public education activities; and responding to complaints.  Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field and two years experience in a closely related field. Knowledge of drinking water inspection and monitoring preferred.   Requires problem investigation and remediation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Excellent documentation skills, oral and written communication skills. Must be able to obtain 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Operator status within one year of employment. A valid Texas class C driver license is required. Applications for this position must be submitted through the City of Grand Prairie web site, www.gptx.org/humanresources Resumes accepted only as an enhancement to a completed online application.  BE SURE TO SAY YOU FOUND THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ON MONSTER!!! Pay Range:  $36,288 – $45,000/ year depending on qualifications Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Grand Prairie values diversity!