ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SPECIALIST 1/2/3

The State of Louisiana is hiring an Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3 in Baton Rouge. The role involves supporting environmental permit processes, drafting public notices, coordinating with media, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A relevant degree is required, with some experience as a substitute. This entry-level position offers career growth, benefits including health insurance, and professional development opportunities.
The State of Louisiana is hiring an Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3 in Baton Rouge, focusing on environmental permit processes and compliance. Responsibilities include drafting public notices, coordinating with media, managing correspondence, and ensuring document access. The role requires a relevant degree, with subprofessional experience as a substitute. This entry-level position offers career progression, benefits like health insurance, and professional development opportunities.
About the position

The Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3 position within the State of Louisiana's Office of Environmental Services focuses on supporting permit processes and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves drafting public notices, coordinating with media for publication, and managing correspondence related to environmental permits. The incumbent will work closely with DEQ staff and public libraries to ensure access to relevant documents and maintain quality assurance on publications. This entry-level position is part of a career progression group, allowing for advancement based on experience and performance.

Responsibilities
• Participates in planning, developing, and managing projects related to environmental activities.
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• Confers with permit writers and DEQ staff to gather required information for public notices.
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• Coordinates with publishing media on publication dates and deadlines.
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• Drafts and distributes correspondence in accordance with regulations.
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• Ensures mailout of public notices to all registered entities.
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• Assures quality assurance on all publications.
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• Coordinates with public libraries regarding access to submitted documents.
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• Finalizes and updates draft notices in TEMPO.
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• Assists environmental specialists in tracking compliance with enforcement actions.
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• Analyzes proposed and current state and federal legislation and prepares summary reports.

Requirements
• A baccalaureate degree in a relevant field.
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• Subprofessional experience in data management, environmental science, computer science, accounting, engineering, or clerical experience may substitute for the degree.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in environmental regulatory enforcement programs.
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• Familiarity with public notice processes and environmental compliance.

Benefits
• Health insurance
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• Paid holidays
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• Flexible scheduling
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• Professional development opportunities