Environmental Specialist

GRDA is hiring an Environmental Specialist in Chouteau, OK, responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and supporting environmental programs. Key tasks include managing compliance tasks, preparing reports, conducting site visits, and maintaining environmental documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience. The position involves both fieldwork and office duties.
Position Overview

GRDA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. You will work with various departments to ensure environmental standards are met and support the development and implementation of environmental programs and policies.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
• Assist the GRDA Environmental Compliance Manager in managing and completing the multitude of environmental compliance tasks.
• Assist the Environmental Compliance Manager in the preparation and review of required reports and compliance documents, including preparation of environmental permit applications.
• Make regular site visits to the various GRDA facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to answer questions for facility personnel.
• Assist the GRDA environmental staff in review, updating, and distribution of environmental plans for the Authority.
• Maintain up-to-date permits, reports, and environmental plans to ensure ongoing environmental compliance across the Authority.
• Assist the Environmental Compliance Manager in managing third party contractors GRDA uses for regular and irregular compliance tasks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of legal documentation and terminology
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Education, Training, Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or similar field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or related areas preferred.

Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions:
• This position will include a combination of field work and office duties.

Other information:
• Position is located at the Administrative Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Highly competitive benefits package