Environmental Compliance Specialist - Cartersville

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Job Title:  

Environmental Compliance Specialist - Cartersville

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004749

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

ECS 1 - $41,600.00
ECS 2 - $45,760.00
ECS 3 - $50,336.00

Job Description:

Under supervision, learns to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.

This position is in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division – Mountain District Office, located in Cartersville, GA. The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting compliance inspections (routine, follow-up, and complaint) of assigned solid waste and construction stormwater facilities; receiving and investigating complaints; initiating and preparing enforcement documents; conducting enforcement conferences; completing monthly reports; and maintaining databases on all assigned permitted facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

RCP020 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.

RCP021 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other 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 equivalent position.

RCP022 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 3 Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Engineering or other 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 at the lower-level Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting regulatory compliance inspections.

Experience enforcing rules and laws.

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Experience with databases.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.

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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.