Environmental Engineer 1/2/3

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources in Georgia seeks an Environmental Engineer 1/2/3 to oversee the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) investigations and cleanup efforts within the Environmental Protection Division. The role includes reviewing plans, reports, covenants, and HSRA/VRPA delisting requests, plus performing site inspections and ensuring regulatory completeness.

The incumbent will need strong written and verbal communication to engage with the regulated community and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with site investigations and remediation in environmental regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigation and cleanup of VRP sites in the VRP Act and HSRA.
• Review investigation and remediation plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, and monitoring plans.
• Conduct site inspections and enforce regulatory completeness; pursue enforcement actions as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental remediation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Environmental Engineer 1/2/3

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007614

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$58,240.00-$70,470.40

Job Description:

NOTE: This position is being advertised as an Engineer but may also be filled as a Geologist. If you meet the qualifications for a Geologist, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Land Protection Branch-Voluntary Remediation Unit of the Response and Remediation Program. The incumbent in this position oversees the investigation and cleanup of sites enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP). The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and approving investigation and remediations plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, monitoring and maintenance plans, and other related documents pursuant to the VRP Act (VRPA). The incumbent will also be responsible for evaluating release notifications submitted pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act (HSRA) and delisting requests pursuant to HSRA and VRPA. This position will require the incumbent to conduct site inspections; monitor the progress of environmental remediations, provide assistance to the regulated community, determine regulatory completeness, and pursue enforcement actions as needed. Due to the high-profile nature of this Program strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience overseeing risk-based cleanups
• Experience in performing site investigations and corrective action pursuant to land-based State and Federal environmental laws and regulations (ie, HSRA, VRPA, GBA, RCRA, CERCLA, UST)
• Experience conducting environmental investigations pursuant to real estate transactions
• Experience applying and implementing land-use controls pursuant to the Uniform Environmental Covenant Act

This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering 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.