ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR I

ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR I

Salary

$1,976.47 - $2,140.24 Biweekly

Location

7427 Park Place Blvd

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38825

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

5/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Environmental Health Division

Section: Consumer Health

Location: 7427 Park Place Blvd

Workdays/ Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This position will report to the field 90% of the time, rain or shine. Consumer Health is looking for qualified candidates in the following programs: Food, EMS, Special Waste (FOG), POOLS
• Investigates various establishments and locations to educate operators on City health ordinances and recommends corrective action; performs follow-up inspections; issues warnings or citations.
• Investigates complaints in public establishments or on private property; explains City health ordinances and recommends corrective action; performs follow-up inspections; issues warnings or citations.
• May assist with ambulance, mobile food unit, or waste hauler vehicle inspections and surveillance.
• May issue citations to operators not in compliance with City of Houston Code of Ordinances.
• Will appear in court for testimony regarding violations; provides testimony in enforcement hearings.
• Trains new hires.
• Must cross train in other Consumer Health Programs. May conduct inspections in other programs to assist with Bureau needs.
• May be required to obtain Registered Sanitarian license within 9 months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

All elements of the weather: rain, cold, hot, air pollution.

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience required

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Bilingual

A valid Texas drivers license and compliance with the City of Houstons policy on driving (AP 2-2).

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION SPECIAL FUNDS POSITION

Grants and Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 14

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfmor call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4882 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Which of following best describes your highest level of education obtained?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree
• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environment Health Engineering or a closely related field
• Masters Degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree
• None of the above

02

Are you a current City of Houston employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience troubleshooting basic computer issues?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office?

• BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.
• INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.
• ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
• None of the above

06

Other than English, which of the following languages do you read, write & speak? Check all that apply.

• Spanish
• Chinese
• French
• Arabic
• Vietnamese
• Other languages
• I am not bilingual

07

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the armed forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/