Environmental Specialist III
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Environmental Specialist III
dallascityhall· City of Dallas
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Job Summary
Under minimum to no supervision, performs complex environmental work. Inspects public and private facilities, indoor and outdoor sites, and investigates incidents to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Works independently and is responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and specialized knowledge.
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of hands-on experience in performing environmental inspections, handling hazardous materials, performing chemical analysis in waste management, spill response or soil/water/air/groundwater sample collection environment.
EQUIVALENCIES:
An associate degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental or physical sciences field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in chemistry, environmental or natural sciences field, and one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
A forty (40)-hr HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification is required for all spill response divisions.
For Stormwater Neighborhood and Water Reservoir divisions, Registered Environmental Manager (REM) certification is required.
For Stormwater Neighborhood division, a Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification and a Boater Certificate are required.
For Water Quality division, a Boater Certificate and a Class D (or higher) Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass background investigation.
No Felony convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any Felony, Class A or Class B Misdemeanor.
Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call-out.
Working conditions include potential exposure to bio-hazardous material(s), hazardous chemicals, inclement weather, and confined spaces.
PREFERENCES:
OSHA 30-hour Safety Certificate is preferred.
Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certified programs is highly preferred.
Experience with maintaining/using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is preferred.
Experience with inspecting storm sewer/drainage structures (e.g., MS4, outfalls, storm sewer pipe, inlets, wing walls, culverts, junctions, etc.) is preferred.
Experience with Stormwater Permits (Construction General Permit TXR150000 and the Multi Sector General Permit TXR 050000) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) are preferred for certain divisions.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Environmental Specialist III role at dallascityhall is based in SANLANDFILL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Environmental Specialist III role at dallascityhall full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Environmental Specialist III role in the City of Dallas department at dallascityhall.
Which team or department does the Environmental Specialist III at dallascityhall belong to?
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When was the Environmental Specialist III job at dallascityhall posted?
This Environmental Specialist III position at dallascityhall was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Environmental Specialist III
dallascityhall
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