Environmental Engineer 1/2/3
About The Position
This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Land Protection Branch, Voluntary Remediation Unit, within the Response and Remediation Program. The incumbent oversees the investigation and cleanup of sites enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP). The role may be filled at the Engineer 1, 2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria. The posting also notes that the position may be filled as a Geologist and encourages qualified Geologist applicants to apply. The incumbent reviews and approves investigation and remediation plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, monitoring and maintenance plans, and other documents pursuant to the VRP Act. The role also evaluates release notifications and delisting requests pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act and the VRP Act. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, monitoring remediation progress, assisting the regulated community, determining regulatory completeness, and pursuing enforcement actions as needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary, or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience overseeing risk-based cleanups.
- Experience performing site investigations and corrective action pursuant to land-based state and federal environmental laws and regulations, such as HSRA, VRPA, GBA, RCRA, CERCLA, and UST.
- Experience conducting environmental investigations pursuant to real estate transactions.
- Experience applying and implementing land-use controls pursuant to the Uniform Environmental Covenant Act.
Responsibilities
- Oversee investigation and cleanup of sites enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program.
- Review and approve investigation and remediation plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, monitoring and maintenance plans, and related documents pursuant to the VRP Act.
- Evaluate release notifications submitted pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act.
- Evaluate delisting requests pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act and Voluntary Remediation Program Act.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor the progress of environmental remediations.
- Provide assistance to the regulated community.
- Determine regulatory completeness and pursue enforcement actions as needed.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
