[Oct 1] Environmental Compliance Specialist

Iowadnr; Atlantic (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Atlantic, Iowa. After training, you will conduct on-site inspections of facilities such as animal feeding operations, water and wastewater facilities, air sources, stormwater, waste sites, and underground storage tanks to ensure compliance with state regulations.

You will develop skills in regulations, GIS, sampling, data interpretation, and emergency response to incidents and spills while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science required.
• Experience with environmental regulations preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of regulated facilities.
• Assist facilities in achieving regulatory compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and environmental complaints.

Skills

Environmental inspections

Regulatory compliance

GIS

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a natural science

Job description

[Oct 1] Environmental Compliance Specialist

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an environmental compliance specialist position available at the Field Services and Compliance Bureau Field Office 4, located in Atlantic, Iowa. Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR’s mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources by providing environmental compliance assistance and enforcement throughout the southwest Iowa region. College or university students that are pending graduation in May of 2026 with a Bachelor’s Degree in a natural science are eligible to apply for this position.
After training, you will be tasked with conducting on-site inspections of regulated facilities, including animal feeding operations, public water supplies, wastewater treatment plants, air pollution sources and control equipment, storm water permitted facilities, solid waste disposal sites, and underground storage tank facilities. You will become adept in understanding state regulations, scientific principles, facilities, geography information systems, and environmental sampling and interpretation of scientific data. Additionally, you will be trained to address emergency response incidents and complaint situations as they arise. In turn, your role as an environmental compliance specialist will assist and direct regulated facilities to achieve compliance with environmental regulations.

Hours:
80 hrs/2 weeks, 8:00-4:30, M-F, plus 24/7 on-call emergency response, travelsfrequently to perform inspections, attend meetings, and investigate environmental complaints and spills. Occasionally work evenings for public/other meetings