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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.

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 License
Ability to obtain Class D Water License within 6 months
Possessing a Class D Water and/or Wastewater License from the TCEQ is highly preferred.

The City of Grand Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Grand Prairie provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications, and any preferences requested from the hiring manager that most likely closely match the requirements for the job.