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Job Title:

Environmental Comp Specialist (Risk Assessor) 1, 2, or 3

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005735

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$54,080.00-$65,436.80

NOTE:

This job may be filled at the Environmental Comp Specialist (Risk Assessor) 1,2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria. This position is located within the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Land Protection Branch, Risk Assessment Program. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing human-health and ecological risk assessments; evaluating cleanup standards, risk reduction standards, and other technical risk related documents; and providing technical support primarily to the Land Protection Branch, as well as the other branches within EPD. The incumbent will advise EPD programs and the regulated community on risk-based environmental investigations and cleanup decisions. Technical responsibilities include; evaluating sampling plans, conceptual site models, exposure assessments, dose-response assessment, environmental data analysis, risk characterization and participating in meetings. The position requires knowledge of data analysis, risk characterization, statistical methods, and human health and ecological risk assessment. The incumbent must be collaborative and solution-oriented, self-motivated, capable of working under general to minimal supervision, and able to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines. Strong analytical, technical writing, and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to clearly explain complex scientific information to regulators, consultants, facility representatives, and members of the public. Preference may be given to applicants with: Experience conducting or reviewing human-health and ecological risk assessments, screening levels, cleanup standards, and risk reduction standards. Proficiency with

U.S. EPA

risk-assessment tools, including the RSL and VISL calculators, Adult Lead Model, and ProUCL. Knowledge of exposure and toxicity assessment, risk characterization, conceptual site models, contaminant fate and transport, soil-to-groundwater leaching, and vapor intrusion. Strong analytical and environmental data-analysis skills. Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technically sound recommendations. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

NOTE:

If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/). The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. 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. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.