Field Environmental Programs Specialist – Compliance & Response

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks an Environmental Programs Specialist to provide environmental oversight for DEQ programs. The role involves inspections, emergency response, and technical assistance to communities in the Enid area, with travel across Grant, Garfield, and Alfalfa counties.

Level I requires a science degree; Level II adds professional experience or a master’s degree. Applicants must meet sanitation/environment certification requirements and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Level II adds one year of general professional experience in an environmentally related field; or a master’s degree in a listed field.
• Applicants must meet qualifications for Registered Sanitarian and Environment Specialist (30 semester hours in Physical, Natural and Biological Science, Public Health, and/or Environmental Health).

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental complaint response, investigation and resolution within an assigned geographic area.
• Conduct air, water and soil inspections and investigations; collect environmental samples; provide technical assistance.
• Perform on-site sewage treatment program activities including soil tests and system installations inspections; issue authorizations for construction.

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks an Environmental Programs Specialist to provide environmental oversight for DEQ programs. The role involves inspections, emergency response, and technical assistance to communities in the Enid area, with travel across Grant, Garfield, and Alfalfa counties.

Level I requires a science degree; Level II adds professional experience or a master’s degree. Applicants must meet sanitation/environment certification requirements and pass a background check.