Water Quality Permit Specialist

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Water Quality Bureau seeks a Water Supply Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist) to draft, issue, and amend permits for Public Water Supplies, ensuring SDWA compliance and accurate monitoring schedules. You will review lab results, issue NOVs when needed, and coordinate with water systems to restore compliance.

The role involves technical outreach, data management in SDWIS and the Iowa Drinking Water Data Portal, and preparation of CCRs and ACRs using MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret and communicate federal and state environmental regulations.
• Strong writing and analytical skills for technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, issue, modify, or revoke Water Supply Operations permits.
• Review laws, rules, and policies and communicate regulatory information clearly.
• Analyze data to support compliance decisions and recommendations.
• Prepare and present information to diverse groups across the state.
• Assist PWS owners and operators on drinking water regulations and requirements.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in natural science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Water Quality Bureau seeks a Water Supply Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist) to draft, issue, and amend permits for Public Water Supplies, ensuring SDWA compliance and accurate monitoring schedules. You will review lab results, issue NOVs when needed, and coordinate with water systems to restore compliance.

The role involves technical outreach, data management in SDWIS and the Iowa Drinking Water Data Portal, and preparation of CCRs and ACRs using MS