Compliance Investigator

Position Description

Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) Mission

The mission of Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) is to protect the citizens of Harris County from environmental impacts through firm, consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. The ultimate goal of PCS is clean air, water, and proper management of waste. The activities PCS are directed toward ensuring clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County, consistent with the protection of public health, enjoyment of property and the protection of plant, animal, and marine life.

What you will do for Harris County Pollution Control

Under moderate supervision, the Compliance Investigator performs routine work related to air, water, and solid waste. Individuals in this role will be responsible for enforcing regulations by conducting inspections, monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered provisions and formal enforcement actions.

The Compliance Investigator requires knowledge and understanding of state and federal pollution control regulations, as well as excellent communication, organization, time management, and critical thinking skills to contribute to the Pollution Control Office's mission to protect public health and the environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance:
• Monitors ordering provisions and compliance schedules for formal enforcement actions until compliance is achieved.
• Enforcement:
• Coordinates enforcement activities between Pollution Control Services (PCS), Harris County Attorneys, and Harris County District Attorney offices by providing technical assistance, reviewing litigation documents, assisting with trial preparation, and providing testimony.
• Assists with conducting environmental sampling at facilities, creates detailed reports, and issues Violation Notices.

Inspections

• Conducts re-inspections and field investigations as requested by the Compliance Services section, Harris County Attorneys, and Harris County District Attorney offices on formal enforcement actions.
• Coordinates re-inspections of environmental entities under the direction of the Compliance Supervisor and Compliance Manager to determine status when enforcement action is being considered.

Training

• Assists in the training of new employees in coordination with the Training and Safety Officer as needed.

Record Keeping

• Manages electronic documentation systems and maintains enforcement working files to track all necessary information and provide updates on case status.

Other duties as assigned

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Two (2) years of work experience in conducting field surveillance related to pollution investigation.

Licensure

• Valid Driver's License (TX upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental sampling techniques and equipment.
• Working knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education, Certification and/or Training:

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Full time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• After hours and/or weekend work on occasion. On call during emergency events, natural disasters, etc.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Position: Compliance Service Supervisor
• Supervised Positions: None

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This role involves operating within an office and outdoor setting, implying that a significant portion of the tasks and responsibilities require field work in industrial facilities.
• The physical demands may involve lifting and moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Possible work exposures: Dangerous chemicals, inclement weather, or various temperature changes.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Do you have a 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher?

• Yes
  • No

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable work experience in conducting field surveillance related to pollution investigation? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) or years
• Two (2) years more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years
• I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable work experience in conducting field surveillance related to pollution investigation. * Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

05

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

06

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

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