More Like This Between $45k and $46k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Midland County $56k•$122k Per Year Distribution Systems Specialist•Environmental Compliance City Of Midland

Occupation:

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Location:

Midland, TX•79701

Job Type:

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

Posted:

08/19/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/22/2026

Expires:

09/18/2026 Job #: 17057700 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Experience 1 Month(s) Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Scope of Work Conducts sampling, field testing, reporting, and maintenance activities for the Environmental Compliance Division and the water distribution system and Water Production Plant for the City of Midland. Essential Job Duties Collects total coliform drinking water samples around the city to comply with the TCEQ Total Coliform Rule. Coordinates with laboratory management to collect water line construction samples. Collects various other samples around the city to meet other regulatory requirements. Calibrates and maintains field meter for pH, free chlorine residual, total chlorine residual, nitrite, monochloramine, and free ammonia analysis in the field. Performs analysis of field samples for the Citys Nitrification Action Plan. Performs maintenance and conducts troubleshooting on field spectrophotometers. Maintains inventory of sampling and testing supplies and informs management when chemicals/supplies are needed. Maintains sample collection sites in the distribution system. Performs proficiency testing and demonstrations of capability for pH, free chlorine residual, and total chlorine residual. Tracks chemical lot numbers and equipment serial numbers for quality assurance. Completes reports associated with job activities. Maintains records required by the TCEQ. Follows all applicable standard operating procedures. Enters data into computer spreadsheets and performs calculations where necessary. Interacts with potentially irate citizens during sample collection. Flushes hydrants as required per State and Federal Regulations. Dead-ends and for scheduled preventative maintenance. Performs maintains and replaces water distribution stations as required or needed. Performs other related duties as required. These include clerical duties. Willing to work on weekends, rotating holidays, and on-call, as needed. Physical and Environmental Conditions Ability to sit, stand, and transport self from building to building. Must be able to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employees will work in seasonal temperatures, bending, lifting, kneeling, twisting, and climbing to collect samples and make inspections. Employees can work with potential mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards while collecting and analyzing samples. Employees may be exposed to loud noises, chemicals, toxic fumes, air and waterborne pathogens, and mechanical equipment during the collection and analysis of samples and mixing chemicals, with the ability to detect problems. Must be able to lift in excess of 20 lbs. and climb stairs. Must climb 20 ft. ladders and work effectively at that height. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in Science is preferred. Knowledge of and college credit hours in microbiology, biology, and chemistry preferred. Previous experience with collecting, testing, and analyzing samples is preferred. Class D water operator license in the State of Texas preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Class C water operator license in the State of Texas is preferred or must be obtained within 3 years of employment.