Environmental Programs Specialist

About the role

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 H1B visa.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Land Reclamation Specialist
• Plan and conduct site visits for the Land Reclamation Program
• Manage the Land Reclamation Inventory Project
• Cookordinate 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Customer service skills

Benefits

• 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