Environmental Complnc Spec 1

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist I to evaluate programs for regulatory compliance and to perform field inspections and sample collection. The role includes investigations, technical reviews, and drafting enforcement actions when needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and may involve field work and overnight travel. This is a state government role offering a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Collect samples following established procedures.
• Investigate complaints and provide environmental education and technical assistance.
• Perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews, and draft enforcement actions as needed.
• Review permit applications against requirements and draft permits.
• Field work and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Education

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

Job description

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Job Title:

Environmental Complnc Spec 1

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006934

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,600

Job Description:

The Water Protection Branch- Industrial permitting unit

Under supervision, evaluates programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommends monitoring and corrective action / enforcement actions. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: collect samples in accordance with established procedures; investigate complaints; provide environmental education and technical assistance; perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews and make recommendations for enforcement actions as needed; conduct facility audits and inspections; review permit applications against permit requirements and regulations; and draft correspondence and/or permits in accordance with rules, regulations and established procedures. Field work and occasional overnight travel may be required.

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.