Environmental Compliance Specialist Land Protection Branch.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division engages in continuous recruitment for Environmental Compliance Specialists.

Land Protection Branch (Atlanta Metro)

The Land Protection Branch (LPB) manages the permitting, inspection, compliance, investigation, remediation, and corrective action activities for solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, scrap tires, underground storage tanks, surface mines, and hazardous waste facilities.

The Branch oversees state and federal regulatory frameworks including RCRA, CERCLA, HSRA and the Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Trust Funds.

The Land Protection Branch also oversees the redevelopment and return to productive use of property through programs like Brownfields and Georgia’s Voluntary Remediation Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision, evaluates programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommends monitoring and corrective action / enforcement actions.

• Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : collect samples in accordance with established procedures;
• investigate complaints; provide environmental education and technical assistance; perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews and make recommendations for enforcement actions as needed;

conduct facility audits and inspections; review permit applications against permit requirements and regulations; and draft correspondence and / or permits in accordance with rules, regulations and established procedures.

Field work and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Based on education and experience, the selectee will be hired into one of the below mentioned job codes.Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

RCP020 Environmental Compliance Specialist 1

Entry Salary $38,

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university.

RCP021 Environmental Compliance Specialist 2

Entry Salary $41,

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university

Two years of professional experience in environmental protection.

One year of experience at a level equivalent to an Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (RCP020) or position equivalent.

RCP022 Environmental Compliance Specialist 3

Entry Salary $45,

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university

Three years of professional experience in environmental protection.

One year of experience at a level equivalent to an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or position equivalent.

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 ( ) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators ( ).

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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