Salary : $37,065.60 - $57,494.11 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00350
Department : Environmental Services
Division : Water Inspections
Opening Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to monitor water quality in the City in accordance with the Clean Water Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act. This is accomplished by completing environmental sampling; preparing reports and maintaining records; assisting with environmental investigations; and inspecting swimming pools. Other duties include performing vector control activities; completing cross connection inspections; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions
- Completes environmental sampling by collecting drinking water, wastewater, stream water, and soil samples; and analyzing for field parameters such as temperature, PH, chlorine, and ammonia.
- Prepares reports and maintains records by creating and maintaining chain of custody; entering samples into log books; and entering information onto water log sheet.
- Assists with environmental investigations by assisting specialists with complaints; monitoring of environmental pollution; and assisting in the collection of household hazardous waste.
- Inspects swimming pools by inspecting commercial swimming pools to ascertain compliance with the Texas Pool Rules.
- Performs vector control activities by completing surveillance on mosquitoes with light traps; collecting mosquitoes; investigating complaints; spraying adulticide; and putting out larvicide.
- Completes cross connection inspections by using gauges; and inspecting backflow devices to determine compliance with Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.Experience in environmental sampling skills and mosquito control highly preferred. Ability to swim and to work outside in adverse weather conditions.Valid Texas Class C Driver's LicenseAbility to obtain Class D Water License within 6 monthsPossessing a Class D Water and / or Wastewater License from the TCEQ is highly preferred.01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GEDHigh School Diploma / GEDSome College, no degreeTechnical or Trade School (Did not complete)Technical or Trade School (Completed)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree02
Do you have any work experience in environmental sampling or related skills?
No experienceLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour or more years03
The Environmental Technician will be working outside. Are you be able to work in adverse weather conditions?
YesNoRequired Question