ENVIRONMENAL INVESTIGATOR IV

About the Role

The Environmental Investigator IV serves as a technical and compliance specialist within the City of Houston’s Criteria Pollutants Monitoring Program. This position leads monitoring activities at assigned air monitoring sites to measure ambient air pollutants, track compliance with the Clean Air Act, and provide comprehensive data to evaluate and control air quality. The role combines fieldwork, data analysis, managerial tasks, and representation in discussions with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) network coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily fieldwork activities of direct reports while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Receive and review reports to update and track the status of grant deliverables for compliance.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate direct reports; complete annual employee assessments.
• Collaborate with team members and correspond with department leadership, grantors, and stakeholders.
• Perform hands-on operation, calibration, verification, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of air monitoring instruments (O3, SO2, CO, NOX, particulate matter, and meteorological).
• Collect samples following strict chain of custody protocols.
• Review maintenance records and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
• Promote environmental health and educate the public during outreach events or special projects.

Working Conditions

This position involves lifting moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds), long periods of walking on rough surfaces, and occasional exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of pollution/environmental control professional experience.

Preferences

Preference will be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates, in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Qualifications

• Strong environmental background with experience in continuous air monitoring.
• Familiarity with air programs managed by TCEQ or EPA.
• Experience with air monitoring instruments, grant deliverables, and data analyses.
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills.

General Information

This is a safety impact position subject to random drug testing. It is grant-funded, and employment is dependent on continued funding. The position is located at 7411 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087, with workdays and hours typically Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (subject to change).