Sr. Concrete Batch Plant Specialist

Sr. Concrete Batch Plant Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16830

Department

Pollution Control Services Department

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

8/1/2026 5:00 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

300

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Position Description

Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) Mission

The mission of Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) is to protect the citizens of Harris County from environmental impacts through firm, consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. The ultimate goal of PCS is clean air, water, and proper management of waste. The activities PCS are directed toward ensuring clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County, consistent with the protection of public health, enjoyment of property and the protection of plant, animal, and marine life.

What you will do for Harris County Pollution Control:

Under general supervision, the Senior Concrete Batch Plant Specialist will conduct complex inspectionsof concrete batch plants to ensure compliance with state and federal air and water quality regulations.Individuals in this position will be responsible for responding to complaints related to Concrete BatchPlants and similar facilities, producing and reviewing reports, setting daily priorities, ensuring compliancewith safety and environmental regulations, and training and guiding other Concrete Batch Plant (CBP) specialists.

The Senior Concrete Batch Plant Specialist must possess strong leadership, communication, andobservation skills to effectively oversee plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspections: Performs comprehensive technical inspections of Concrete Batch Plants and similar facilities for compliance with existing environmental regulations and permit parameters.
• Environmental Complaints: Investigates air, water, and solid waste complaints at Concrete Bath Plants and similar facilities.
• Reporting: Reviews the Concrete Batch Plant program staff investigation reports and assists with approval as requested.
• Leadership: Trains and mentors staff on concrete batch plant and similar complex investigations, plans daily schedules to optimize productivity and minimize travel time, and establishes priorities.
• Field Operations: Collects samples and performs field tests as necessary.
• Collaboration: Serves as the departments subject matter expert for concrete batch plants and similar facilities, working closely with the Harris County Attorneys Office and providing testimony in court cases as needed.
• Special Tasks: Performs other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• Three (3) years of conducting concrete batch plant, or similar, inspections
• Experience collecting environmental samples (solids and liquids) and operating analytical field equipment such as pH meters, basic air quality sensors, and particulate meters.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas Drivers license upon hire.

• HAZWOPER 40 certification or ability to be certified within 6 months after hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Texas environmental regulations including Chapter 30 of the Texas Administrative.

Code and Texas Water Code.

• Understand the principles and practices of pollution control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive extensively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Harris County Attorneys Office, TCEQ, and the general public.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Position: TBD
• Supervised Positions: TBD

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position may require employee to be deployed to alternative county locations during emergency events.
• This role involves operating within an office and outdoor setting, implying that a significant portion of the tasks and responsibilities will take place outside of traditional indoor office spaces. The physical demands are medium, with individuals potentially exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Possible work exposures: Dangerous chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, or various temperature changes.
• This position may require employees to be deployed to alternative county locations during emergency events.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience conducting concrete batch plant, or similar, inspections? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more
• I do not have this experience.

03

Please provide details about your verifiable experience conducting concrete batch plant, or similar, inspections. Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications. (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

04

Do you have experience collecting environmental samples (solids and liquids) and operating analytical field equipment such as pH meters, basic air quality sensors, and particulate meters?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

06

Do you currently have a HAZWOPER 40 certification or ability to be certified within 6 months after hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx