Environmental Programs Specialist

Environmental Programs Specialist

Agency 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization Environmental Quality–Land Protection

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time
Job Type Regular

Compensation Hiring Rates:
Level I - $52,332.80
Level II - $56,180.80
Level III - $63,772.80

This position is located in the Land Protection Division - Site Clean-up Assistance and Tar Creek Section in Oklahoma City. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsor ships for those on a H-1B visa.

Applicants will be required to upload a resume, college transcript, and references to be considered for this position.

This position will perform technical and regulatory tasks associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site Program within the Land Protection Division. The Tar Creek Superfund Site Program manages all aspects of the Tar Creek Superfund Site and includes but is not limited to managing complex cleanups, assessing and evaluating data, conducting environmental sampling, providing contractor and consultant oversight, preparing and reviewing technical reports, engaging in community relations, and coordinating with federal, state, and tribal stakeholders.

This position will work under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Program Manager (EPM) of the Tar Creek Superfund Site/Site Cleanup Assistance Program. Employee’s home base will be at the Central Office in Oklahoma City.

• Manage and perform oversight of consultants and contractors on assigned projects associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site and Site Cleanup Assistance Program;
• Draft and review technical reports and memorandums, site‑specific documents, and quality assurance project plans associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site and Site Cleanup Assistance Program;
• Review and provide written comments on EPA technical reports, memorandums, risk assessments, and other documents associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site;
• Draft and submit Cooperative Agreement Work Plans to ensure future funding on cleanup sites at the Tar Creek Superfund Site;
• Manage Cooperative Agreement budgets and submit quarterly reports associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site;
• Plan and conduct soil and groundwater sampling on potentially contaminated properties, evaluate sampling data, and make recommendations for future cleanup activities;
• Plan and coordinate future cleanups with landowners, federal partners, tribal partners, and stakeholders;
• Draft and bid consultant and contractor scope of work documents associated with the Tar Creek Superfund Site and Site Cleanup Assistance Program;
• Provide technical and/or regulatory assistance and direction to DEQ customers (internal and external);
• Host and attend public meetings and present information related to project status, remediation plans, evaluation of analytical data, and risk management information;
• Communicate with landowners, elected officials, other state and federal agencies, tribal agencies, local entities, and the general public;
• Participate in internal and/or external work groups and committees; and
• Perform other duties and tasks to maintain Restoration and Revitalization Section activities and commitments.

Employee must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to travel throughout the state as well as occasionally out‑of‑state. Travel is necessary to perform assigned tasks and to attend designated training. Travel may be for a few hours to several days, including overnight stays. State vehicles are available, and their use is preferred, but there may be occasions state vehicles are unavailable and it will be necessary for the employee to use their personal vehicle.

Most travel will be at the expense of the employee with subsequent Agency reimbursement.

Level I -…