Job Posting Title
Environmental Programs Specialist
Agency
292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Supervisory Organization
Environmental Quality–Water Quality
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
Level III - $63,772.80
Level IV - $70,824.00
All applicants must upload a resume, transcript(s), and references to be considered for the position.
The MS4 Program Coordinator will be tasked with coordinating with enforcement on complaints received for MS4 Permittees, provide technical assistance to MS4 Permittees for Permit compliance, plan and conduct MS4 Program Audits and other MS4 inspections, assistance Section Manager in implementing and tracking of the Sections MS4 Program activities, and review documents submitted by MS4 Permittees for Permit compliance (annual reports, SWMPs, and TMDL related documents). This position will also serve as a backup and provide assistance as needed to the Sections Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator.
Serve as Program Coordinator for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.
Evaluate compliance status of the 55 MS4 Permittees by coordinating with Section staff to evaluations, audits, and site visits.
Coordinate with Section Manager on tracking on MS4 program elements.
Review and process the MS4 Program documents submitted to the Section. Coordinate with the Wastewater Compliance Tracking Section to ensure all necessary information is put into the compliance tracking system.
Assist in the development and renewal of all Phase I MS4 Individual Permits, OKR04 Phase II MS4 General Permit, and the OKR10 Construction Stormwater General Permit.
Directly respond to or coordinate responses to queries from permittees, the public, media, and other governmental agencies regarding the MS4 Program.
As the primary MS4 Program representative, represent DEQ at public meetings, training, and outreach events and be the lead representative regarding the MS4 Program with EPA.
Cross-train with and serve as backup to the Section’s Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator.
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.
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 (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.
Level IV - those identified in level I plus four (4) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area three (3) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed.
To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.
Employee will be required to inspect municipal wastewater facilities and also to do field investigations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, that will require flexing, bending, etc., and may occasionally be required to lift objects of 50 pounds or more. It is expected that the employee will perform in all kinds of weather, including extreme/adverse conditions.
Applicant must be able to utilize basic PPE such as hard hats, steel-toed boots, as well as ear, eye, and hand protection for extended periods up to several hours per day.
Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Not all applicants will receive an interview. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.
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