Environmental Comp Specialist (Risk Assessor) 1, 2, or 3

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist (Risk Assessor) in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to review risk assessments, evaluate cleanup standards, and advise on risk-based decisions. The position supports multiple branches and requires collaboration with regulators and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong analytical writing, communication, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams on complex site investigations in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in human-health and ecological risk assessment is preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review human-health and ecological risk assessments and related documents.
• Evaluate cleanup standards, risk reduction standards and other risk-related criteria.
• Provide technical support to the Land Protection Branch and other EPD units.
• Advise on risk-based environmental investigations and cleanup decisions.
• Evaluate sampling plans, conceptual site models, and exposure assessments.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering or related field

Tools

RSL and VISL calculators

Adult Lead Model

ProUCL

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Environmental Comp Specialist (Risk Assessor) 1, 2, or 3Agency:Department of Natural ResourcesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005735Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$54,080.00-$65,436.80Job Description:NOTE: This job may be filled at the Environmental Comp Specialist (Risk Assessor) 1,2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria.This position is located within the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Land Protection Branch, Risk Assessment Program. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing human-health and ecological risk assessments; evaluating cleanup standards, risk reduction standards, and other technical risk related documents; and providing technical support primarily to the Land Protection Branch, as well as the other branches within EPD. The incumbent will advise EPD programs and the regulated community on risk-based environmental investigations and cleanup decisions. Technical responsibilities include; evaluating sampling plans, conceptual site models, exposure assessments, dose-response assessment, environmental data analysis, risk characterization and participating in meetings. The position requires knowledge of data analysis, risk characterization, statistical methods, and human health and ecological risk assessment. The incumbent must be collaborative and solution-oriented, self-motivated, capable of working under general to minimal supervision, and able to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines. Strong analytical, technical writing, and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to clearly explain complex scientific information to regulators, consultants, facility representatives, and members of the public.Preference may be given to applicants with:Experience conducting or reviewing human-health and ecological risk assessments, screening levels, cleanup standards, and risk reduction standards.Proficiency with U.S. EPA risk-assessment tools, including the RSL and VISL calculators, Adult Lead Model, and ProUCL.Knowledge of exposure and toxicity assessment, risk characterization, conceptual site models, contaminant fate and transport, soil-to-groundwater leaching, and vapor intrusion.Strong analytical and environmental data-analysis skills.Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technically sound recommendations.This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( https://www.naces.org/members ) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators ( https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/ ).The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.