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Job Title:

Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 -

Albany Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000771

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,600.00-$50,336.00

Job Description:

The District Offices are responsible for conducting inspections, compliance and enforcement actions, and in certain capacities for permitting assigned facilities. District offices are also responsible for investigating complaints involving land protection, water supply, air quality, water quality and erosion and sedimentation. The District Offices oversee compliance for facilities such as landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, public water systems, construction sites and other industrial activities. The work performed in the District Offices is very dynamic and often involves coordination with one or more of the three branches of EPD. There are District Offices located throughout the State of Georgia, with each District covering many counties. This recruitment is assigned to the Albany, GA (Dougherty County) Southwest District Office. The incumbent in this position is responsible for Conducting compliance inspections parentheses routine, follow up, and compliant) of assigned drinking water in wastewater facilities; receiving and investigating complaints; Initiating and preparing enforcement documents; Scheduling enforcement conferences; Receiving and reviewing monitoring reports for permitted facilities; Completing monthly reports; And maintaining databases on all assigned permitted facilities. Minimum Qualifications RCP020 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 Entry Salary $41,600 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. RCP021 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 Entry Salary $45,760 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or another closely related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower level Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (RCP020) or position equivalent. RCP022 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 3 Entry Salary $50,336 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other another closely related field from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection; OR one (1) year of experience the lower level Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency. 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/).

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.