AIR - Environmental Compliance Specialist 1,2,3

Air - Environmental Compliance Specialist

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Job Title: AIR - Environmental Compliance Specialist 1,2,3

Compensation Details: ECS 1-$41,600.00ECS 2-$45,760.00ECS 3-$50,336.00

Job Description: Under supervision, learns to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.

This continuous recruitment pool is assigned to the Tradeport Office: Atlanta, GA (Clayton County) AIR BRANCH Office.

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

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.

RCP021 Environmental Compliance Specialist 2

Entry Salary $45,760

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or another closely related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower level Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (RCP020) or position equivalent.

RCP022 Environmental Compliance Specialist 3

Entry Salary $50,336

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other another closely related field from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional job-related experience in environmental protection; OR one (1) year of experience the lower level Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP021) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

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 District Office.

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 ( or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.