Environmental Programs Specialist — Field & Compliance Lead

regional associations information network; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality in Enid, OK is seeking an Environmental Programs Specialist to oversee statutory programs and provide public health protection through inspections in Grant, Garfield, and Alfalfa counties.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with science coursework and may require a master’s degree or one year of related experience; in-office work Monday–Friday with no remote option, and a background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering.
• Level II requires one year of professional experience in an environmentally related field or a master’s degree in a listed field.
• Applicants must meet the qualifications for a Registered Sanitarian and Environment Specialist with 30 semester hours in science, public health and/or environmental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental complaint response, investigation and resolution within a geographic area.
• Conduct air, water and soil inspections and collect environmental samples.
• Perform on-site sewage system inspections and issue authorizations for construction.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response to hazardous materials and emergencies.
• Offer technical service to citizens and municipalities on water and air pollution control.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering

Master’s degree in a listed field

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality in Enid, OK is seeking an Environmental Programs Specialist to oversee statutory programs and provide public health protection through inspections in Grant, Garfield, and Alfalfa counties.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with science coursework and may require a master’s degree or one year of related experience; in-office work Monday–Friday with no remote option, and a background check is mandatory.