Environmental Compliance Specialist Land Protection Branch

The State of Georgia is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist for the Land Protection Branch in Atlanta, GA. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental laws, conducting inspections, and providing technical assistance. The position requires a degree in a relevant science field and may involve fieldwork and occasional travel. The Environmental Protection Division aims to protect and restore Georgia's environment through effective enforcement and innovative approaches.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division engages in continuous recruitment for Environmental Compliance Specialists.

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) protects and restores Georgia's environment. We take the lead in ensuring clean air, land and water. With our partners, we pursue a sustainable environment that provides a foundation for a vibrant economy and healthy communities. EPD is responsive, effective and efficient. Associates are valued and empowered to use their expertise and creativity as leaders in protecting Georgia's environment. EPD's Air, Land and Watershed Protection Branches, in concert with its seven District Offices, serve the public by implementing state laws, rules, and policies to protect human health and the environment; apply and enforce environmental laws and standards in a consistent, fair, and timely manner; and are proactive, results-oriented, and help develop new approaches to meet Georgia's environmental challenges.

Land Protection Branch (Atlanta Metro)

The Land Protection Branch (LPB) manages the permitting, inspection, compliance, investigation, remediation, and corrective action activities for solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, scrap tires, underground storage tanks, surface mines, and hazardous waste facilities. The Branch oversees state and federal regulatory frameworks including RCRA, CERCLA, HSRA and the Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Trust Funds. The Land Protection Branch also oversees the redevelopment and return to productive use of property through programs like Brownfields and Georgia's Voluntary Remediation Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision, evaluates programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommends monitoring and corrective action / enforcement actions. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: collect samples in accordance with established procedures; investigate complaints; provide environmental education and technical assistance; perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews and make recommendations for enforcement actions as needed; conduct facility audits and inspections; review permit applications against permit requirements and regulations; and draft correspondence and/or permits in accordance with rules, regulations and established procedures. Field work and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Based on education and experience, the selectee will be hired into one of the below mentioned job codes. Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

RCP020 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 1

Entry Salary $41,600.00

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university.

RCP021 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 2

Entry Salary $45,760.00

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university

AND

Two years of professional experience in environmental protection.

OR

One year of experience at a level equivalent to an Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (RCP020) or position equivalent.

RCP022 - Environmental Compliance Specialist 3

Entry Salary $50,336.00

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university

AND

Three years of professional experience in environmental protection.

OR

One year of experience at a level equivalent to an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or position equivalent.

By applying to this requisition, you are applying to a pool and you will be considered for all vacancies within the stated job series and branch. Candidates who meet minimum entry qualifications will be contacted further with specific job information.

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 (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information

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* Requisition ID: REG02XR
* Number of Openings: 10
* Advertised Salary: $41,600.00-$50,336.00
* Shift: Day Job
* Posting End Date: Jun 30, 2026