Compliance Specialist Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Job Title:

Environmental Compliance Specialist 1/2/3

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007355

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,600.00-$50,336.00

Job Description:

NOTE: This position is based at the EPD Tradeport Offices at 4244 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA.

This job may be filled at the Environmental Comp Specialist 1,2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria.

The Recovered Materials Unit (RMU) administers the Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF) by issuing grants that support recycling and waste diversion, tire-derived products, and scrap tire abatement. This position's primary focus is to serve as EPD's representative to local governments and public authorities, agencies, commissions, and institutions to assist them with the Tire Products (Tire) Grant. Primary job duties include outreach and support, grant administration, management of the SWTF Grant Portal, and reporting. This position will also assist with other RMU projects, including but not limited to developing Land Protection Branch reports and annual SWTF reports, assisting with the other grants in the SWTF Grant Program, and responding to inquiries on material recovery and diversion.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Experience with grant management

Experience working with local governments and outreach

Experience with material recovery and waste diversion

Experience with project management and preparing technical reports

Experience successfully managing multiple projects with varying timelines

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.