OK DEQ – Environmental Programs Specialist – Land Protection Division – Sustainable Materials Management Section Job Oklahoma City area

Oklahoma County

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level I – $52,332.80
Level II – $56,180.80

Job Description

This position is located in the Land Protection Division – Sustainable Materials Management Section in Oklahoma City. 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 sponsorship for those on a H1

Bvisa. This position requires in-office work Monday – Friday. Other than regular fieldwork, there is no remote work allowed.
Basic Purpose

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.

Typical Functions

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

Travel Requirements

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…