This position is in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Mountain District Office located in Cartersville, Georgia.
The District Offices are responsible for conducting inspections, compliance and enforcement actions, and in certain capacities for permitting of assigned facilities. District offices are also responsible for investigating complaints involving land protection, water supply, air quality, water quality and erosion and sedimentation. The District Offices oversee compliance for facilities such as landfills, waste water treatment facilities, public water systems, construction sites and other industrial activities. The work performed in the District Offices is very dynamic and often involves coordination with one or more of the three branches of EPD. There are seven District Offices located throughout the State of Georgia, with each District covering many counties.
This position is responsible for supervising the activities of Environmental Specialists, reviewing and approving letters, inspection reports and enforcement actions and negotiating settlements of enforcement actions. Facility assignment to this team will be based on the preferred applicant’s strengths. The position is located in the Mountain District Office (Cartersville).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in state and federal government environmental compliance and enforcement programs
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary regulatory programs which may include Solid Waste, Waste Water, Drinking Water, Air and/or Construction Stormwater
- Demonstrated skills and ability in negotiation, influence, and conflict resolution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org/members.htm) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org/Organization.aspx).
The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical or sanitary) or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, environmental monitoring, Environmental Protection or environmental research. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis for a maximum of Two years non-managerial/supervisory experience.
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