Environmental Compliance Specialist

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application. If you are ready to assist the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in furthering its mission of conserving and enhancing our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations, then we have a job for you!

We are seeking a new team member at Environmental Field Office #6 in Washington, Iowa. As an Environmental Specialist, you would work with a team of professionals to promote compliance with environmental laws to ensure that residents and businesses in southeast Iowa have a safe and clean environment in a 16-county region.

• Preparing for and conducting on-site inspections of public water supplies, wastewater treatment facilities, animal feeding operations, air pollution sources and control equipment, storm water control, sanitary disposal projects, and regulated underground storage tank systems, and floodplains. Inspection duties include sampling for environmental contaminants and interpreting scientific data.
• Accessing, inputting, interpreting, and managing data in computer systems and databases related to regulated facilities and environmental monitoring, and using these data resources in preparation for investigations, monitoring environmental compliance, retrieving data in response to inquiries, and preparing reports and other communications.
• Communicating regulatory requirements and factual findings to the general public and regulated parties both verbally and in writing, including meetings with public officials, the general public, environmental professionals, and regulated parties.
• Preparing for and conducting investigations of complaints of environmental violations, and responding to spills of hazardous chemicals and releases from underground storage tanks, including reviewing regulations, scientific principles, facility records, and geographic information, and performing physical inspections. Investigation duties include sampling for contaminants and interpretation of data.

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• Inspect and determine compliance with environmental programs, including but not limited to public water supplies, wastewater treatment, animal feeding operations, air pollution sources and control equipment, storm water controls, sanitary disposal projects and regulated underground storage tanks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, technical information, regulatory requirements, department policies, procedures, and guidance to public officials, industrial professionals, and others.
• Use PC-based computer systems and software for oral and written communication, and to utilize databases, develop spreadsheets, research reference documents, and analyze data.
• Work outdoors and withstand physically demanding conditions frequently, including traversing rough terrain and stream banks and activities such as stooping, climbing ladders, and bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Take instructions or requests from Supervisor and Lead Worker.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, DNR staff, stakeholders and the public.
• Travel frequently during the work week with some overnight stays.
• Respond to emergency response calls during periods when on-call, and follow up on-site as needed.

Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Technical Skills (Environmental compliance/regulations/rules).

Must possess or obtain a valid Iowa driver's license.

• 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 $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).

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