Job Description
Join the award-winning Harris County Environmental Services department and help shape a sustainable future for Houston's 4.7 million residents. We're seeking a passionate Senior Environmental Specialist to lead critical initiatives in air quality monitoring, waste management innovation, and regulatory compliance. This is an immediate opening with competitive benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement county-wide environmental compliance programs for industrial facilities
- Conduct field inspections and regulatory audits using GIS mapping technologies
- Analyze environmental data to recommend policy improvements for the Houston metropolitan area
- Coordinate with federal EPA and TCEQ agencies on permitting processes
- Train municipal staff on hazardous waste handling protocols
- Lead community outreach initiatives on environmental justice initiatives
- Manage departmental budget for environmental monitoring equipment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in government or regulated industry
- Valid Texas Environmental Professional certification (TEP) required
- Advanced proficiency in EPA ECHO database and regulatory reporting tools
- Demonstrated experience with NEPA documentation and environmental impact assessments
- Strong analytical skills with statistical software (R, Python, or SAS)
- Excellent written communication skills for technical reports and public presentations
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record