Environmental Complnc Spec 1

State of Georgia; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 in Tifton for a full-time role. Under supervision, you will learn to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, monitor water quality, and assist with investigations and surveys.

This is a field position with exposure to outdoor conditions and heavy gear. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or a closely related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with management, staff and general public.

Responsibilities

• Learn to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.
• Monitor ambient water quality of lakes, streams and estuaries; conduct biological assessments; measure stream flows; analyze water quality data; prepare reports; participate in National Aquatic Resource Surveys; assist with complaint investigations; participate in intensive water quality/hydrologic studies.
• Field position with long hours outdoors under extreme weather conditions; must be able to carry 60 lbs. of gear and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Environmental Complnc Spec 1# Team Georgia Careers## Environmental Complnc Spec 1Apply: Tifton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 24, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR0000007897Explore 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 Complnc Spec 1**Agency:**Department of Natural Resources**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007897**Shift:**Not Applicable (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$41,600.00**Job Description:**Under supervision, learns to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions. Monitors ambient water quality of lakes, streams and estuaries; conduct biological assessments of macroinvertebrates and periphyton; measure stream flows, analyze water quality data; prepare reports; and participate in National Aquatic Resource Surveys; assist with complaint investigations; and participate in intensive water quality/hydrologic studies. This is a field position and work often requires long hours in outdoors under extreme weather conditions. Must be able to carry 60 lbs. of gear and equipment. Ability to communicate technical information effectively with management, staff and general public.**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.