Job Description:

Job Posting Title

Environmental Programs Specialist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–ECLS Regions

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Range: $1,668.58 - $1,881.71 Bi-Weekly

Job Description

This position is located in the Environmental Complaints and Local Services Division in Enid, OK

Basic Purpose

Employees in this position are responsible for the completion of tasks to meet Agency goals including the planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional work in an environmental quality, environmental management, or environmental health protection program. This includes performing inspections, surveys, and investigations, reviewing and approving federal grants, providing consultative services, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.  They must attend required training and be able to complete tasks in a professional, competent manner.  The tasks include conducting: facility inspections, complaint investigations, soil profiles and final inspections for on-site wastewater systems, private water well evaluations, emergency response; as well as review/approval of paperwork submitted to the Agency, attending public meetings, and providing technical assistance to customers.  The environmental specialist is also responsible for the preparation and submittal of all reports generated while performing assigned tasks. 

The position requires a positive attitude, a self-motivated work ethic, the ability to work independently, the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, strong customer service orientation, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, good organizational skills, grammar and typing skills, the ability to work as a team member, problem solving skills, honesty, discretion, and loyalty.

Application Requirement:

Applicants must submit a transcript and resume when applying.

Typical Job Functions:

• Within an assigned geographic area: provide environmental complaint response, investigation, and resolution; conduct air, water and soil inspections and investigations; collect environmental samples; provide technical assistance.  These inspections may require walking a variety of terrains, climbing steep embankments, etc.
  


• Conduct investigations into and resolve environmentally related complaints and perform inspections at facilities permitted by DEQ; working with parties to gain compliance and initiating enforcement if necessary.


• Perform all regulatory functions of the on-site sewage treatment program to include soil tests for system design, inspection of system installations, review of soil tests and inspections done by the private sector and issuance of authorizations for the construction of sewage treatment systems.


• Provides 24-hour emergency response to natural disasters and emergencies related to hazardous materials, spills or releases.


• Provide technical service to citizens and municipalities with regard to water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal and air pollution control.

Travel:

The position requires daily travel.  Environmental Specialists must possess a vehicle, have a valid driver’s license and be able to endure several hours of driving each day.  A State vehicle may be provided to drive while performing work duties.  However, the employee must possess a vehicle to use to perform work duties if needed.  If a personal vehicle is used, the employee will be reimbursed for work miles per the ODEQ travel and reimbursement SOP. 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 24-semester hours in a Physical, Natural, or Biological Science, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Physical Geography, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, Geological or Chemical Engineering.  Salary may be commensurate for those with one year of professional experience in one of the areas listed above; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.

Please Note: Applicants wishing to apply for the Environmental Programs Specialist position within the Environmental Complaints and Local Services Division must also meet the qualifications for a Registered Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist.  This includes a total of 30-semester hours in a Physical, Natural, and Biological Science, Public Health and/or Environmental Health.

Physical Requirements:

• Operate a personal computer as required to perform and complete assigned duties


• Must be able to walk over a variety of terrain, such as loose gravel, sloped ground, steep embankments, excavated areas and construction sites


• Manually auger a 3-inch diameter hole, which requires fairly rigorous upper body twisting


• Climb ladders and/or stairs


• Carry equipment and/or supplies, which, at times, may consist of lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.

Not all applicants will receive an interview.  If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email. If you are not selected, you will not be notified.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Salary: $20.00

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