Environmental Compliance Specialist: Inspections

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

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