Environmental Compliance Specialist II - Solid Waste

Environmental Compliance Specialist II - Solid Waste

Salary

$55,889.60 Annually

Location

Solid Waste, Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

E420-5815

Department

Solid Waste

Division

5815 - Solid Waste Disposal

Opening Date

06/06/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Monitors and assists the City of Lubbock's Solid Waste department with compliance of federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Essential Functions

• Conduct inspections and monitoring of the Solid Waste department's facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules and procedures in the medias of air, water and waste;
• Recommend and implement corrective measure for potential environmental violations;
• Develop and implement programs for compliance with environmental regulations;
• Perform routine maintenance and necessary repairs of pumps, compressors, motors, gas analyzers, interconnected electrical components and probesl
• Provide technical oversight of consultants performing environmental studies on behalf of the City;
• Apply environmental law to design programs and procedures to remove, negate, or prevent pending environmental enforcement actions;
• Prepare letters and reports to regulatory agencies documenting compliance activities and results;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelors degree in environmental science, biology, toxicology, chemistry or a related field with an additional three years' experience in an environmental field.

Valid Current Drivers License

• Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. *

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• A variety of federal environmental laws and regulations including: the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Toxic Substances Control Act: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act: and other related legislation;
• A variety of state environmental laws and regulations including: Texas Administrative Codes (TAC) 30 TAC 330 Municipal Solid Waste; 30 TAC 335 Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous Waste; 30 TAC 328 Waste Minimization and Recycling; and other related state regulations.
• Environmental health and safety auditing

Ability to:

• Interpret complex federal and state environmental regulations;
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Operate, inspect and troubleshoot simple mechanical equipment and monitoring devices including pumps, compressors, motors, gas analyzers and probes

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally walk and stand during an entire shift.
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and other inclined surfaces.
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift.
• Frequently push and pull objects.
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us