Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist - Wastewater Disposal

Dnrec; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental agency in Delaware seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with regulations and conduct inspections. The role involves preparing reports, managing multiple assignments, and training new staff. Eligible for telework and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Telework

Flexible Working Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Six months experience in inspecting facilities.
• Three years experience in data collection.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections to identify malfunctions or noncompliance.
• Prepares reports based on site inspections and monitoring.
• Maintains awareness of changes in regulations and technology.

Skills

Inspection

Compliance

Data Collection

Report Writing

Job description

Introduction

The Residential Services Section serves property owners and their selected contractors and appointed agents. The scope of services includes drinking water wells, septic systems and other residential activities that affect water resources in the ground.

Click here for more information about Div. of Water – Residential Services.

Summary Statement

This position ensures all required isolation distances are met and the septic system was properly installed in accordance with the approved septic permit. Provides written field inspection reports for distribution to property owners, contractors and designers. Manage multiple workload assignments by prioritizing work to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks. Implement project goals for improving and enhancing the Class H inspection program, site evaluation and permit review process. Assist in the training of newly hired staff as needed. Evaluate the Residential Services Section program needs and operations to determine progress/problems in implementing program goals; recommend operation and policy changes to improve and effectively meet program goals.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts random and scheduled on-site inspections of a specific type of facility or operation and equipment to identify or evaluate malfunctions or noncompliance. Inspections may involve visual observation of facility operating conditions and/or sampling of emissions/effluents by manual or instrumental methods.
  
• Analyzes the conditions surrounding malfunctioning facilities and equipment.
  
• Reviews applicable owner/operator records to ensure completeness and accuracy. Resolves discrepancies with the owner/operator to maintain or achieve compliance.
  
• Prepares reports, including evaluations, based on information and data gathered from site inspections, monitoring reports, or submittals by facility owner/operators.
  
• Maintains awareness of changes in regulations and reporting requirements, technology enhancements, and advances in sampling and operating methods.
  
• Reviews and evaluates reports that may include lab analyses to determine facility compliance. In the event of noncompliance, evaluate the facility's corrective action and may provide information to support enforcement actions.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in inspecting facilities to identify hazards, deficiencies, or permit violations.
2. Six months experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. Three years experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staffor others.
4. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
5. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab atStateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.