Environmental Compliance Specialist - Waste Management

Dnrec•Dover, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The DNREC - Compliance and Permitting Section regulates solid waste through the inspection of waste generators and permitting of waste management facilities. The section also develops programs to achieve sustainable waste management practices through waste reduction, re-use, and recycling. This position conducts on-site inspections at an operating landfill to identify or evaluate regulatory and permit compliance. Inspections generally involve visual observation of operating conditions. Analysis of the conditions surrounding the facility will be needed at times. The Specialist reviews applicable records to ensure completeness and accuracy. Resolution of discrepancies are performed to maintain or achieve compliance. Preparation of reports, including evaluations, based on information and data gathered from site inspections, monitoring reports, or submittals by facility owner/operators are required. In the event of noncompliance, the incumbent will evaluate the facility's corrective action and may provide information to support enforcement actions.

Requirements

Six months experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff or others.
Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of inspecting facilities to identify hazards, deficiencies, or permit violations.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants for this position must successfully pass a baseline medical examination to demonstrate fitness for duty.

Responsibilities

Conducts random and scheduled on-site inspections of a specific type of facility or operation and equipment to identify or evaluate malfunctions or noncompliance.
Inspections may involve visual observation of facility operating conditions and/or sampling of emissions/effluents by manual or instrumental methods.
Analyzes the conditions surrounding malfunctioning facilities and equipment.
Reviews applicable owner/operator records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Resolves discrepancies with the owner/operator to maintain or achieve compliance.
Prepares reports, including evaluations, based on information and data gathered from site inspections, monitoring reports, or submittals by facility owner/operators.
Maintains awareness of changes in regulations and reporting requirements, technology enhancements, and advances in sampling and operating methods.
Reviews and evaluates reports that may include lab analyses to determine facility compliance.
In the event of noncompliance, evaluate the facility's corrective action and may provide information to support enforcement actions.