Mgr 1, Env. Protection Athens/Gainesville

State of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for the Athens/Gainesville region. The role will initially operate from Athens and relocate to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA, by early 2028, overseeing Environmental Compliance Specialists and enforcing environmental health regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four years of professional environmental experience, with preferred familiarity in air,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering or a related field and four years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, environmental monitoring, environmental protection or environmental research.
• Equivalent combinations of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications may be substituted year-over-year.

Responsibilities

• Manages a program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health/protection.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff and reviews/approves letters, inspection reports and enforcement actions.
• Negotiates settlements of enforcement actions when appropriate.

Skills

Four years of professional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences 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: Mgr 1, Env. Protection Athens/Gainesville
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Job Requisition ID: JR0000007701
Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details: $69,680.00

Job Description:

Manages a program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health/protection. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in assigned area. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Please note that this this position is currently located in Athens and will be relocating to Don Carter State Park located in Gainesville, GA, around the beginning of 2028. This position supervises the activities of Environmental Compliance Specialists. The selected candidate will review and approve letters, inspection reports and enforcement actions. In some cases, the selected candidate will also negotiate settlements of enforcement actions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Four years of professional environmental work experience.
• 2. Familiar with Georgia regulatory requirements for air, wastewater, and solid waste regulations.
• 3. Experience writing enforcement documents.
• 4. Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary) or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, environmental monitoring, environmental protection or environmental research. --Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

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.