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City of Keller
Environmental Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$80,630 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Position Function
- Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and/or Designee, performs assigned duties necessary to enforce the City's Code of Ordinances and Federal and State regulations regarding water and wastewater quality compliance, processes and procedures; backflow and/or cross connection monitoring and testing; mosquito control and abatement; water shed protection; water conservation and quality; Public Education; and Household Hazardous Waste programs and/or events.
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100% Physical Demand Descriptions (The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.) Bending/Climbing/Balancing- picking up supplies, files and file boxes, stairs, step stool, walking, standing, filing, etc. Carrying/Lifting
- up to 20 lbs; files; filing; office supplies; work aids, tools, etc. Crouching/Crawling
- inspections, etc. Fine Dexterity
- telephone, keyboard, calculator, computer hardware, software usage, tools, etc. Foot Controls
- driving, walking on uneven terrain, etc. Hearing
- phone, assignments, communication with co-workers, supervisor, customers, etc. Pushing/Pulling/Reaching
- supplies, files, file boxes, retrieving, storage shelves, rolling carts, tools, etc. Standing
- making presentations, assisting co-workers, supervisor, customers, etc. Sitting
- desk work, meetings, driving, etc. Vision
- computer and desk work, budget, invoices, permits, citations, driving, inspections, etc. Walking
- to and from office; around office; assisting customers; inspections; etc.