Environmental Engineer 1/2/3

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources seeks an Environmental Engineer at multiple levels to oversee the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP). You will review remediation plans, monitor site progress, and ensure compliance with HSRA/VRPA requirements, applying strong written and verbal communication skills.

This role may involve site inspections and enforcement actions as needed. Located within the Environmental Protection Division's VRP unit, the position offers growth across 1–3 levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Preference given to applicants with experience in VRP, HSRA, and related environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigation and cleanup of VRP sites.
• Review and approve investigation and remediation plans and progress reports.
• Monitor environmental remediation progress and ensure regulatory completeness and enforcement actions as needed.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

Job description

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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 job may be filled at the 1,2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria.

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

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/ ).

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.

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