Environmental Compliance Field Specialist (Hybrid)

State-of-Iow; Atlantic (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (after 30 days)

Vacation and sick leave

IPERS retirement

Professional training opportunities

Hybrid telework

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to conduct on-site inspections and enforce environmental regulations across southwest Iowa from Atlantic. The role emphasizes field inspections, data interpretation, and reporting, with opportunities for training and building regulatory expertise.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in natural science and possess strong communication skills, with readiness to travel and respond to emergencies as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural science or equivalent
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and guidance
• Proficient in report writing and data interpretation

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of facilities (e.g., animal feeding operations, water/wastewater facilities, air sources, stormwater, solid waste, underground storage tanks)
• Prepare investigations and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Respond to emergency incidents and assist regulated entities to achieve compliance

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science

Job description

Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to conduct on-site inspections and enforce environmental regulations across southwest Iowa from Atlantic. The role emphasizes field inspections, data interpretation, and reporting, with opportunities for training and building regulatory expertise.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in natural science and possess strong communication skills, with readiness to travel and respond to emergencies as