ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR II

ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR II

Salary

$2,086.66 - $2,089.00 Biweekly

Location

7411 Park Place

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39026

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

PN: 39026

Division: Bureau Pollution Control and Prevention

Section: Apartment Compliance Program

Location: 7411 Park Place Blvd

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

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department (HHD) Bureau of Pollution Control is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Environmental Investigator II, to perform the following duties.

• This is a field position 95% of the time.
• Inspects and takes lead in various establishments or locations to investigate Apartment Complexes.
• Respond to complaints relating to water intrusion, odors, pest infestation, health code, and other minimum standards issues.
• City health ordinances and recommends corrective action; performs follow-up inspections; issues warnings or citations.
• Must cross train new staff and may conduct inspections in Clean Rivers, Bio Watch, and Complaints.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve infrequent exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

PHYSICAL SKILL:

Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (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

One (1) year of pollution/environmental control experience are 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

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 GENERAL POSITION

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 16

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.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

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 in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree
• None of the above

02

How many years of verifiable experience in pollution/environmental control do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 years or more
• None

03

Are you a current City of Houston employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience troubleshooting basic computer issues?

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

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

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

08

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

09

Do you have experience investigating complaints of mold, water intrusion, odors, and pest infestation?

• Yes
• No

10

Please elaborate on your experience with problem solving on a public property or private property complaint. An answer of "See Resume" is not a valid response.

11

Are you able to work outside of normal working hours?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/