Full-time position available with the Water Department, Regulatory Compliance Division located at 7600 Front Street

Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

Inspects sewer systems, manholes, storm drains and appurtenances for adherence to construction, maintenance or operational standards.
Reports findings and prepares work orders for needed repairs.
Inspects waste disposal facilities to determine their compliance with the requirements on waste discharge permits and prepares reports as to compliance or conditions needing improvement or alteration.
Conducts special water supply or waste water treatment facility sampling surveys.
Makes reports on findings to supervisor.
Makes site inspections to determine if facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations.
Reports deficiencies to supervisor and follows up to see that necessary instructions and regulations to attain compliance are provided to the operators.
Installs and regularly checks fixed and/or mobile station air monitoring and sampling equipment used in air quality monitoring and surveillance program.
Compiles air quality data and prepare reports regarding air quality sampling surveys for submission to technical superior.
Takes certified smoke readings as required
Inspects food and dairy establishments, advises owners and/or operators as to deficiencies; re-inspects as necessary.
Performs assigned tasks in laboratory microscopic analyses of biological samples.
Receives waste from the general public.
Organizes chemicals by hazard class.
Packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation.
Completes necessary reports.
Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field, such as environmental science and related physical and life sciences, environmental engineering and related engineering specializations, environmental law and related legal specializations or environmental studies and related management, environmental planning and related urban planning specializations, environmental education, environmental policy, sustainability, and public administration specializations; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess of a valid state-issued drivers license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code

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