Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Environmental Division Director, responsible for performing environmental inspections to ensure compliance of on-site sewage facilities (OSSF) with State and County requirements. Level I of III in Sanitarian.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Reviews and generates comments of on–site sewage facility permits applications for compliance
Conducts and documents pre-installation, installation, and post-installation OSSF inspections
Conducts and documents subdivision and Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP) inspections
Performs and documents public health nuisance investigations
Meets with landowners, designers, and contractors to respond to questions and issues
Assists with public information requests and document management
Assists in the management of the maintenance records tracking system
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to – Environmental Division Director
Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves walking one (1) mile without stopping
Position involves lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds
Position involves seeing and interpreting plans
Position involves operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses) OR graduation within six (6) months of employment
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required Within Thirty (30) Days Of Employment

Valid driver’s license

Required Within Six (6) Months Of Employment

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF Designated Representative license

Required Within Twelve (12) Months Of Employment

TCEQ OSSF Site Evaluator license

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses)
Two (2) years of experience in consumer health, environmental health, environmental laboratory sciences, wastewater treatment, engineering, or sanitation
TCEQ Site Evaluator License
TCEQ Designated Representative License
Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Certification
ARC-GIS software knowledge including the ability to perform advanced special analysis and data editing
Bilingual in Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

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Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses) OR graduation within six (6) months of employment?

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No
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