Environmental Compliance Specialist - Cartersville

State-of-Georgi; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Cartersville. The role focuses on evaluating compliance with environmental laws, inspecting solid waste and stormwater facilities, and handling complaints, enforcement documentation, and conference proceedings.

The position supports the Georgia Environmental Protection Division – Mountain District Office, emphasizing accurate reporting, regulatory enforcement, and data maintenance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience conducting regulatory compliance inspections is preferred.
• Experience enforcing rules and laws is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills are preferred.
• Experience with databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.
• Conduct compliance inspections (routine, follow-up, and complaint) of assigned solid waste and construction stormwater facilities.
• Receive and investigate complaints and initiate and prepare enforcement documents.
• Conduct enforcement conferences and complete monthly reports.
• Maintain databases on all assigned permitted facilities.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Enforcement actions

Education

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

Tools

Databases

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 Compliance Specialist - CartersvilleAgency:Department of Natural ResourcesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004749Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:ECS 1 - $41,600.00ECS 2 - $45,760.00ECS 3 - $50,336.00Job Description:Under supervision, learns to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.This position is in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division – Mountain District Office, located in Cartersville, GA. The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting compliance inspections (routine, follow-up, and complaint) of assigned solid waste and construction stormwater facilities; receiving and investigating complaints; initiating and preparing enforcement documents; conducting enforcement conferences; completing monthly reports; and maintaining databases on all assigned permitted facilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRCP020 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.RCP021 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. AND Two (2) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection. OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (RCP020) or equivalent position.RCP022 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 3 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. AND Three (3) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection. OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or equivalent position.Preferred QualificationsExperience conducting regulatory compliance inspections.Experience enforcing rules and laws.Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.Experience with databases.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.