WWW Pollution Control Analyst II - Department of Public Works

$62,095.00 - $101,206.00 Annually 

Starting Pay:  

$81,650.00 Annually 

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A Pollution Control Analyst II conducts investigations in the field to obtain data for determining sources of pollution and methods of controlling pollutants. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; some employees work a rotating shift and are subject to callback. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to noxious odors, raw sewage, hazardous wastes, working in manholes and inclement weather. Work requires moderate physical exertion including prolonged walking or standing and lifting.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Some positions of the Pollution Control Section must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pollution investigation and control.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures related to waste or soils studies, treatment and drainage facilities or geology or soils management.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to the field of pollution studies, stormwater management, waste treatment, and drainage or soils management.
• Knowledge of pollution control analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to interpret engineering processes or drainage reports.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to conduct stream, stormwater, waste, industrial or soil studies.
• Ability to interpret plans for pretreatment processes.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.           

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.                            

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.