Job Posting Title

Environmental Programs Specialist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Water Quality

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level I - $50,793.60
Level II - $54,537.60
Level III- $61,900.80
Level IV- $68,744.00

Job Description

This position is located in the Water Quality Division - Public Water Supply Compliance Section in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorships for those on a H-1B visa.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, references, and official college transcript to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

The Environmental Programs Specialist position is to work in the Public Water Supply Compliance Section in the Public Water Supply Group, Water Quality Division. The position reports to the Public Water Supply Compliance Section Manager. 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 skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, good organization skills, grammar and typing skills, the ability to work as a team member, problem solving skills, honesty, discretion, and loyalty. Public Water Supply Compliance is responsible for implementation of the National Primary Drinking Water Standards.

Typical Functions

• Prepare materials for Public Water Supply systems (PWSs) so they may successfully achieve, and maintain compliance with, the requirements of the National Primary Drinking Water Standards.

• Provide technical assistance and conduct outreach efforts to educate PWSs on requirements.

• Make compliance determinations of whether PWSs are meeting the National Primary Drinking Water Standards.

• Prepare enforcement documents (e.g., informal enforcement letters, Notices of Violation, Consent Orders and Administrative Compliance Orders) for the National Primary Drinking Water Standards, as needed.

• Track tasks associated with compliance and enforcement activities. These tasks include public notice requirements, violation resolution, and successful monitoring and reporting.

• Provide customer assistance such as information requests from PWSs, disseminate information to PWSs, and work with other DEQ groups such as the State Environmental Lab Services Division.

• Develop skills necessary to effectively utilize the drinking water database, Safe Drinking Water Information System, for reviewing data and updating violations and enforcement activities.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to maintain program activities and commitments.

Travel Requirements

Environmental Programs Specialists (EPS) must be able to travel throughout the state, potentially driving for several hours at a time in daylight and/or darkness, and occasionally staying overnight. EPS are required to travel in state for meetings and to provide technical assistance. Out of state travel may occasionally be required for training events. EPS must have a valid government issued driver’s license. A minimum of 2-3 travel events per month should be expected with additional field activities dependent on circumstances and requirements. Travel may occur as a group or independently.

Education and Experience

Level I: this level consist of a 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.

Level II: those identified in Level I plus one year of professiona