Clean Water Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

11d • $57,200 - $77,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this family are responsible for planning, supervising and performing technical and professional work in an environmental quality, environmental management or environmental health protection program. This may include performing inspections, surveys, and investigations, reviewing and approving federal grants, providing consultative services, case management, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Specialty areas may include biology, health, geology, hydrology, and environmental science.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental quality and sanitation; of biological, microbiological, radiological and chemical analysis; of environmental problems; of sample collection; of laboratory methodologies; of complaint investigations; of the survey and inspection of environmental and sanitary conditions; of consumer protection; of epidemiology; of water and air quality regulations; of hydrological and geological survey methods; and of the principles of ground and surface water geology and hydrology.
• Ability to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others
• Ability to write technical reports
• Ability to collect samples
• Ability to apply research methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of professional experience in one of the areas listed for Level II
• Three (3) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed for Level III
• Four (4) years of professional experience in one of the areas listed for Level IV

Responsibilities

• Providing stormwater technical assistance to all field liaisons
• Conducting stormwater inspections as requested
• Performing general stormwater reviews
• Assisting with the review of the Approved Products List and researching erosion and sediment control products
• Writing special provisions
• Developing and delivering presentations/educational opportunities
• Evaluating lists of permitted activities
• Contributing to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit implementation process
• Reviewing Section 404 permits/requests for project activities

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowances
• Variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
• Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
• 11 paid holidays
• Robust retirement savings plans
• EAP & wellness program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan
• Longevity Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level