Mgr 1, Env. Protection Athens/Gainesville

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

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Athens/Gainesville, GA. This role oversees regulatory review and enforcement programs and guides staff in environmental health and protection initiatives.

The position is located in Athens with relocation to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA planned for early 2028. Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience are required; GA regulations knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, or related field.
• Four years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, monitoring or protection.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Enforcement writing

Environmental inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field

Job description

Mgr 1, Env. Protection Athens/Gainesville

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

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

• Four years of professional environmental work experience.


• Familiar with Georgia regulatory requirements for air, wastewater, and solid waste regulations.


• Experience writing enforcement documents.


• 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.