Environmental Compliance Specialist
Atlantic, IA Atlantic, IA Full-time Full-time $50,731 - $76,502 a year $50,731 - $76,502 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Job Description The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an environmental compliance specialist position available at the Field Services and Compliance Bureau Field Office 4, located in Atlantic, Iowa.
Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR's mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources by providing environmental compliance assistance and enforcement throughout the southwest Iowa region.
After training, you will be tasked with conducting on-site inspections of regulated facilities, including animal feeding operations, public water supplies, wastewater treatment plants, air pollution sources and control equipment, storm water permitted facilities, solid waste disposal sites, and underground storage tank facilities.
You will become adept in understanding state regulations, scientific principles, facilities, geography information systems, and environmental sampling and interpretation of scientific data.
Additionally, you will be trained to address emergency response incidents and complaint situations as they arise.
In turn, your role as an environmental compliance specialist will assist and direct regulated facilities to achieve compliance with environmental regulations.
This position requires both verbal and written communication, including preparing reports of investigation, meetings with internal and external customers, e.
g.
, regulated parties, federal, state, county, and local officials, environmental professionals, and your fellow team members.
Essential Functions Applicants must be able to develop a working knowledge of DNR environmental regulatory programs, policies, and procedures; must have the ability to use computer software programs at a moderate to advanced level.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, technical information, regulatory requirements, department policies, procedures, and guidance to public officials, industrial professionals, and others.
Must have the ability to work outdoors and withstand physically demanding work, including traversing rough terrain and stream banks and activities such as stooping, climbing ladders, and bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Must possess or obtain a valid driver's license and have ability to travel frequently during the work week with occasional overnight stays.
Must be able to respond 24/7, on-site for emergency response calls during occasional periods when on emergency response duty.
Critical Job Competencies Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Technical Skills:
Environmental compliance/regulations/rules What You Get From Us:
A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $56/month for single and $187/month for family coverage) Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework for a portion of the work week, as approved by the supervisor.
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range.
Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable).
The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.
Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Iowa DNR Mission:
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in natural science; an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of full-time professional work in an environmental, radiation control, environmental health or food sanitation program for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Join Us! Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously.
We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa.
If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse.
From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts.
For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience.
Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR's mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources by providing environmental compliance assistance and enforcement throughout the southwest Iowa region.
After training, you will be tasked with conducting on-site inspections of regulated facilities, including animal feeding operations, public water supplies, wastewater treatment plants, air pollution sources and control equipment, storm water permitted facilities, solid waste disposal sites, and underground storage tank facilities.
You will become adept in understanding state regulations, scientific principles, facilities, geography information systems, and environmental sampling and interpretation of scientific data.
Additionally, you will be trained to address emergency response incidents and complaint situations as they arise.
In turn, your role as an environmental compliance specialist will assist and direct regulated facilities to achieve compliance with environmental regulations.
This position requires both verbal and written communication, including preparing reports of investigation, meetings with internal and external customers, e.
g.
, regulated parties, federal, state, county, and local officials, environmental professionals, and your fellow team members.
Essential Functions Applicants must be able to develop a working knowledge of DNR environmental regulatory programs, policies, and procedures; must have the ability to use computer software programs at a moderate to advanced level.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, technical information, regulatory requirements, department policies, procedures, and guidance to public officials, industrial professionals, and others.
Must have the ability to work outdoors and withstand physically demanding work, including traversing rough terrain and stream banks and activities such as stooping, climbing ladders, and bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Must possess or obtain a valid driver's license and have ability to travel frequently during the work week with occasional overnight stays.
Must be able to respond 24/7, on-site for emergency response calls during occasional periods when on emergency response duty.
Critical Job Competencies Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Technical Skills:
Environmental compliance/regulations/rules What You Get From Us:
A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $56/month for single and $187/month for family coverage) Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework for a portion of the work week, as approved by the supervisor.
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range.
Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable).
The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.
Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Iowa DNR Mission:
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in natural science; an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of full-time professional work in an environmental, radiation control, environmental health or food sanitation program for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Join Us! Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously.
We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa.
If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse.
From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts.
For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience.
Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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