Environmental Compliance Data & Reporting Specialist Job Des Moines area,Iowa USA,Government

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Environmental Program Specialist to manage Iowa's Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Tier II Program and support Clean Water Act (CWA) compliance data systems.

In this role, you will act as the statewide Subject Matter Expert and primary contact for over 4,700 Iowa businesses handling hazardous chemicals. Additionally, you will drive data integrity, compliance tracking, and process improvement efforts supporting CWA regulations across Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

EPCRA Tier II Program Management:

Manages the Department's E-Plan (Tier II e-reporting system) contract. Attends training sessions and communicates important updates to regulated parties, first responders, and emergency management coordinators.
Access, input, interpret, and manage EPCRA Tier II reports in Department computer systems related to regulated facilities and environmental monitoring. Utilize computer systems in preparation for monitoring environmental compliance, retrieval of data in response to inquiries, and preparation of reports and other communications. This includes use of multiple database systems and the MS Office and Google Suite.
Investigates noncompliance activities and independently corresponds to entities utilizing verbal and/or written communication informing them of noncompliance. Alerts management when noncompliance cannot be accomplished and when directed informs EPA EPCRA coordinator of the situation. Acts as the liaison between DNR and EPA for EPCRA Tier II reporting issues.
Prepares written or statistical reports using computer software (including tables, charts, graphs) to disseminate, interpret, or explain information to agency staff, facility operators, governmental agencies, courts, private industry representatives, or the general public.
Provides technical assistance in specific environmental control program areas; to local boards of health, public and industrial officials, and the general public to facilitate compliance with appropriate regulations. Makes presentations to public and professional groups on the EPCRA Tier II reporting requirements and related topics to provide current information.

Assist with Clean Water Act (CWA) Compliance Data Management:

Access, input, interpret, and manage CWA compliance information related to regulated facilities and environmental monitoring. Utilize facility records and computer systems in preparation for monitoring environmental compliance, retrieval of data in response to inquiries, and preparation of reports and other communications. This includes use of multiple database systems and the MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
Identifies and coordinates routine data maintenance and transfer activities for multiple computer data systems. Works with other DNR, EPA and permitted facility staff to ensure data errors are addressed in a timely manner. Completes follow up activities to ensure CWA compliance data integrity.
Reviews and evaluates compliance monitoring data in an effort to identify noncompliance trends, emphasizing those entities in significant non-compliance. Creates a list of facilities with a history of non-compliance and shares with DNR field staff. Works with field staff to update the facility's compliance status as activities are completed.
Provides guidance and expertise in compiling data and interpreting rules and regulations for management and field staff to provide assistance with inspection targeting and meeting program goals.
Prepares CWA compliance activity reports used by DNR management; assists with annual reporting preparation to EPA. Assist with planning agency annual inspection commitments while evaluating agency goals and national compliance initiatives. Collaborate with EPA and DNR staff when negotiating terms of the program performance grant.
Evaluates and assists management with coordination of process improvement efforts that will increase efficiency of data management systems, including electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (e-DMR) submittals.

Additionally, this position will assist with Department emergency planning activities through collaboration with agency management and other subject matter experts while representing DNR at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Essential Functions

Determines compliance with environmental programs, including but not limited to EPCRA and Clean Water Act programs.

Reviews technical reports for accuracy and completeness, including…