Environmental Programs Specialist

# This position is located in the Water Quality Division
- Public Water Compliance 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 H1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday
- Friday. Other than regular field work, there is no remote work allowed.#
** Application Requirements
** All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, official college transcript, references, and two most recent PRs (for current state employees only) to be considered for this position.# #
** Basic Purpose
*** Ensure protection of public health through implementation of State and Federal regulations
* Complete monthly reviews of data submitted by public water systems and laboratories
* Respond to PWS emergencies and oversee the issuance of public notices
* Provide direct assistance and guidance to public water systems in their efforts to maintain or return to compliance
* Provide technical assistance and educational outreach to water systems and the public regarding State and Federal drinking water regulations# #
** Typical Functions
*** Prepare materials for Public Water Supply systems (PWSs) so they may successfully achieve and maintain compliance with the National Primary Drinking Water Standards.
* Provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to educate PWSs on Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
* Make compliance determinations of whether PWSs are meeting National Primary Drinking Water Standards.
* Prepare enforcement documents (e.g., informal enforcement letters, Notices of Violation, etc.) for the National Primary Drinking Water Standards.
* Track tasks associated with compliance and enforcement activities. These tasks include public notice requirements, violation resolution, and successful monitoring and reporting.
* Provide customer assistance such as information requests from PWSs, disseminate information to PWSs, and work with other DEQ groups such as the State Environmental Lab Services Division.
* Develop skills necessary to effectively utilize the drinking water database, Safe Drinking Water Information System, for reviewing data and updating violations and enforcement activities.
* Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to maintain program activities and commitments.#
** Travel Requirements
*** Environmental Programs Specialists (EPS) must be able to travel throughout the state, potentially driving for several hours at a time in daylight and/or darkness, and occasionally staying overnight. EPS are required to travel in-state for meetings and to provide technical assistance. Out-of-state travel may occasionally be required for training events. EPS must have a valid government issued driver’s license. A minimum of 2-3 travel events per month should be expected with additional field activities dependent on circumstances and requirements.

Travel may occur as a group or independently.# #
** Education and Experience
**** Level I*
* - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a 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 (1) year of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.
** Level III** - those identified in level I plus three (3) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree plus two (2) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed.
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