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Position range in Panhandle $16.97 - $23.45 Per hour Environmental Compliance Technician

CITY OF AMARILLO

Occupation:

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Location:

Amarillo, TX - 79124

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

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Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/07/2026

Expires:

10/04/2026

Job #: 17065377

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

2 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for . SUMMARY Under supervision of the Landfill Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for properly documenting, collecting and analyzing the groundwater monitoring wells, storm water, leachate, landfill gas and other samples, along with ensuring compliance with applicable environmental laws and TCEQ solid waste regulations at the landfill.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Properly documents, collects and analyzes the groundwater monitoring wells samples.

Remains updated with regards to new sampling requirements and procedures.

Remains updated with regards to categorical requirements, new parameters and monitoring schedules, new and proposed regulations of concern to the TCEQ solid waste regulations and the City of Amarillos Landfill Permit.

Monitors litter control, used tire and metal pile control.

Prepares and maintains records and documentation for compliance purposes.

Informs the Landfill Supervisors and Solid Waste Department Heads of key issues and concerns.

Properly documents, collects and analyzes the leachate, landfill gas and other samples.

Coordinates and schedules any planned sampling events with the City of Amarillos Wastewater Laboratory personnel or outside testing laboratories.

Prepares quarterly inspection reports, monitors and documents any landfill storm water discharge areas for compliance with federal, state and local storm water (SWP3) regulations.

Attends all Landfill (SWP3) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Team meetings.

Evaluates and documents the random special waste inspections and incoming loads for disposal.

Provides Hazardous Material collection and disposal, responding when necessary.

Maintains and updates the Hazardous Material Safety Material Inventory List and Inspections.

Oversees inventory and property management.

Assist with TCEQ data, quarterly and annual reports

Performs gate attendant duties as needed

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of related experience. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Solid Waste License within the time requirements of the TCEQ and must have completed a waste screening class. MSW A License is required. Valid Texas Drivers License required. Possession of a valid Texas Class A Drivers License with tanker endorsement is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have working knowledge of landfill operations, water well testing or a related field is preferred.

Must have the ability to adhere to complex regulations and testing procedures.

Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

Strong verbal and written communication skill.

Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, balance, climb, stand, stoop, sit, hear, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee spends most of their time working in a physically threatening environment that requires them to make life and death decisions for themselves and others. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.