OK DEQ – Environmental Programs Specialist–Land Protection

Job Posting Title

Environmental Programs Specialist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Land Protection

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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 – $52,332.80
Level II – $56,180.80

This position will perform technical and regulatory tasks associated with the Sustainable Materials Management Section of the Land Protection Division.

The Sustainable Materials Management Section works to implement sustainability initiatives related to materials management, including but not limited to, waste reduction and recycling, toxic chemical reduction, food waste and food recovery, composting, and beneficial reuse. The Section also includes the Land Reclamation Program, the Solid Waste Management Grant Program, and the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act (OCERA) Program.

This position will primarily be responsible for the Land Reclamation Program as the Land Reclamation Specialist and the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act (OCERA) Program. Other responsibilities will include assisting with Solid Waste Management Grant Program, assisting in the development and implementation of sustainability projects and programs, public outreach, and assistance with implementation of grant funded projects and programs.

These activities require attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical documents. Effective written and verbal communication is a significant portion of this job, and customer service is a key aspect of this position.

• Serve as the Land Reclamation Specialist
  • Plan and conduct site visits for the Land Reclamation Program, Manage the Land Reclamation Inventory Project, Coordinate with Air Quality Division on EPA NESHAP reports submitted for the Land Reclamation Program
• Manage the OCERA Program
  • Track and manage OCERA annual payments, Process OCERA data, Prepare annual OCERA report
• Assist with the Solid Waste Management Grant Program
  • Write contracts for, assist with negotiation of, and track spending for solid waste grant funding
• Participate in public outreach/training events
• Coordinate and lead compliance assistance/technical outreach to DEQ regulated businesses
• Participate in routine meetings
• Perform data management activities as needed
• Lead or assist with special projects as needed

• Must be able to be in the field approximately two or more days a week in locations throughout the state
• Must be able to travel in state and out of state to meetings and training
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software

Employee must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to travel throughout the state as well as out-of-state. Travel, including air travel, is necessary to perform assigned tasks and to attend designated training. Travel may be for a few hours to several days, including overnight stays. State vehicles are available, and their use is preferred, but there may be occasions state vehicles are unavailable, and it will be necessary for the employee to use their personal vehicle.

Most travel will be at the expense of the employee with subsequent Agency reimbursement.

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…