Environmental Complnc Spec 1/2/3

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to manage SDWA rules in the Watershed Protection Branch, Drinking Water Compliance Unit. You will use SDWIS to monitor and enforce compliance and provide technical information to the regulated community and the public.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, be self-motivated, hard-working, and demonstrate leadership for Georgia's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Safe Drinking Water Act Rules.
• Use SDWIS to monitor compliance of water systems with rules.
• Initiate enforcement actions as appropriate to return water systems to compliance.
• Provide technical information to the regulated community and the general public as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

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

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 Complnc Spec 1/2/3

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007461

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $41,600-$55,369.60

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Watershed Protection Branch - Watershed Compliance Program - Drinking Water Compliance Unit. The incumbent to this position will be responsible for assigned tasks to include: Rule management for one or more Safe Drinking Water Act Rules; use Safe Drinking Water System (SDWIS) database to monitor and determine Water Systems’ compliance with Rules; initiate timely enforcement actions as appropriate for the violations, follow up to ensure that affected Water Systems have returned to compliance; and provide technical information to the regulated community and the general public as needed.

The ideal candidate will display strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, be self-motivated, hard- working and display leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in state and federal rules and regulations.
• Experience working in an environmental profession.
• Familiarity with state and federal drinking water rules and regulations.

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.