Environmental Compliance Specialist - Cartersville

Natural Resources, Department of; Center Road (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Cartersville, GA. Under supervision, you will learn to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws and to recommend monitoring and corrective actions.

You will conduct inspections of solid waste and construction stormwater facilities, receive and investigate complaints, and prepare enforcement documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two to three years of professional experience in environmental protection for higher levels or progression from a lower level.
• Experience with regulatory compliance inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.
• Conduct compliance inspections of solid waste and construction stormwater facilities; receive and investigate complaints; initiate enforcement documents.
• Maintain databases and monthly reports; conduct enforcement conferences and related duties.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental protection

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, or Engineering

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 - Cartersville

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID: JR0000004749

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

• ECS 1 - $41,600.00
• ECS 2 - $45,760.00
• ECS 3 - $50,336.00

Job 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• RCP020 – 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 Qualifications

• Experience 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 Employer

The 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.