Job Posting Title

Environmental Programs Specialist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–ECLS

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 - $49,296.00
Level II - $52,936.00

Job Description

This position is located in the Environmental Complaints & Local Services Division - Central Region - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume and transcript to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

This position provides environmental oversight to statutory programs facilitated by the ODEQ to assure public health and safety. Provide assistance to citizens and facilities in the State of Oklahoma through management of a single or multi-program environmental or health protection area.  This position investigates environmental complaints, provides emergency response, completes on-site sewage requests and conducts facility inspections to protect public health; including those required by Federal Grants to receive Federal funding.

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 Requirements

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

Level I- 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 professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

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 H