Senior Environmental Compliance & Waste Specialist

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Vacation & sick leave

Nine paid holidays

IPERS retirement

Onsite gym facilities

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in Des Moines seeks a senior environmental specialist to coordinate facility and project permitting for the ADP, CRT Recycling, and Waste Tire programs, ensuring proper waste management and recycling.

You will administer the SWA program, perform waste characterization reviews per EPA and RCRA, provide guidance to generators and landfills, and support regulatory compliance. The role requires strong communication, record-keeping, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science plus professional science experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility and project permitting for ADP, CRT Recycling, and Waste Tire programs.
• Administer the SWA program and perform waste characterization reviews under EPA/RCRA rules.
• Provide regulatory direction and technical assistance to generators and landfills; maintain project records.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science

Job description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in Des Moines seeks a senior environmental specialist to coordinate facility and project permitting for the ADP, CRT Recycling, and Waste Tire programs, ensuring proper waste management and recycling.

You will administer the SWA program, perform waste characterization reviews per EPA and RCRA, provide guidance to generators and landfills, and support regulatory compliance. The role requires strong communication, record-keeping, and occasional travel.