Drinking Water Compliance Officer

The State of Idaho is hiring a Drinking Water Compliance Officer for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Boise, ID. This role involves providing technical assistance on drinking water regulations, responding to complaints, and conducting inspections. The position offers a salary range of $32.00 - $34.50 per hour and may allow for hybrid telecommuting after successful completion of probation.
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Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

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Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

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This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy. Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Drinking Water Compliance Officer - Analyst 3 for the Boise Regional Office.

Salary Range: $32.00 - $34.50

Responsibilities:
• Provide technical assistance to public drinking water system operators, administrators, municipalities and the general public regarding the implementation of state and federal drinking water rules and regulations.

- Respond to drinking water complaints.

- Review sample results.

- Monitoring schedule assistance for current and future monitoring requirements, sampling procedures and/or locations.

- Issue appropriate response actions to contaminant detections or maximum contaminant level exceedances.

- Explain and interpret the Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

- Conduct regular sanitary survey inspections, including the actual site visit and summary report completion and submittal.
• Maintain the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) database and other related electronic filing or maintenance programs.

- Create and run queries to extract data.

- Review and update monitoring schedules and system contact information.

- Review and complete routine compliance runs and assign needed violations.

- Enter and track sanitary surveys and public notification requirements, electronic document management system (EDMS) filings, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Tool review and resolution.
• Track and maintain all compliance issues including enforcement actions.

- Prepare enforcement referrals for consent orders, compliance agreement schedules, or notices of violation.

- Coordinate and attend preliminary compliance and enforcement meetings with systems.

- Negotiate enforcement terms and timelines.

- Track compliance with milestones of enforcement agreements.

- Provide guidance for enforcement issues.

- Review and resolve any items on the Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)/Enforcement Targeting Tool (ETT) report.
• Provide oversight and technical assistance under the contract between DEQ and both Southwest District Health (Health District 3) and Central District Health (Health District 4) regarding sanitary survey inspections, monitoring schedules, waivers, enforcement, and any other items outlined in the contract agreement.
• Stay up to date on current and proposed federal drinking water rules and regulations by attending monthly program conference calls and in-services, attending drinking water training events, and participating in workgroups as needed.
• Review, evaluate and approve or deny drinking water monitoring waiver applications submitted by public water systems. Provide any technical assistance to water systems regarding their monitoring waivers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, political science, business or public administration, engineering, or related natural resources management field OR any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis and preparation of reports and written documents for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND

At least four (4) years' experience managing and implementing, projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental, regulatory, or administrative in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

OR

Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least two (2) years' professional experience managing and implementing, or overseeing projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

Desired Qualification

DEQ 5705 Data Management

Have at least one year of experience performing data management activities such as database development and/or maintenance; data collection, analysis, research, and tracking; and developing tables, queries, forms, and reports.

DEQ 3128 Water

Have considerable knowledge of water quality that has been gained through possession of a college degree (or work experience equivalency) and two (2) years of any combination of post baccalaureate education or work experience interpreting, enforcing, or ensuring compliance with the requirements of the following: Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Act, and/or state environmental rules. Education/Experience Equivalency: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) credited hours in a subject required for the particular degree, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or Each two (2) years of qualifying work experience as described on the announcement may be equivalent to one (1) year of undergraduate education.

DEQ 3138 Inspections

Have good knowledge of scientific principles and industrial, municipal, and/or private processes that has been gained through possession of a college degree in the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Education or a closely related field; AND one (1) years of full-time work experience conducting industrial/commercial, municipal, and/or private system inspections, including determining facility compliance with rules, statutes, and permits; conducting on-site educational activities; and investigating citizen complaints as a major function of the job; OR possession of an unrelated degree or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a four year undergraduate degree; AND four (4) years of full time experience as described above.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.
• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside.
• Ability to work on elevated instrument platforms, ladders, etc
• Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain.
• Occasional travel required.
• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.
• May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas
• May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.
• Eyesight needs to be 20/20 (as corrected) to observe field compliance
• Although not hazardous waste or materials that would require health monitoring, there is potential to be near drinking water treatment chemicals.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):

DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: recruitment@deq.idaho.gov

Phone: (208) 373-0333