Environmental Programs Specialist

State of Oklahoma

2d•$52,333 - $56,181

About The Position

This position is located in the Air Quality Division - Monitoring West 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 sponsorships. The Air Monitoring Sections collect air pollution data from a network of over 30 monitoring sites in Oklahoma. These sites capture detailed pollution information, including air toxics data, using electronic monitoring equipment. These data are submitted to the national EPA Air Quality System (AQS) database and are used to compare to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), to determine whether these standards are attained. This position will be responsible for operation and maintenance of assigned ambient air monitoring sites and equipment and reports to the Environmental Programs Manager of the Monitoring West Section in the Air Quality Division. Additional responsibilities include extensive data analysis, routine data reporting, drafting of technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and providing technical assistance.

Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, transcript, and references to be considered for this position.
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to travel within the state of Oklahoma typically 2-4 days per week without overnight stay; occasional out of state overnight stays may be necessary to attend a workshop or conference or for training.
Level I - 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.
Level II - same as those identified in Level I plus one year of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.
To be considered for this position, applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.
Applicant must be able to operate a personal computer several hours a day.
Applicant must be able to walk occasionally over a variety of terrain such as loose gravel, slopes, and open pasture in order to conduct field work.
Applicant must be able to lift and/or carry equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds.
Applicant must be able to operate a motor vehicle for several hours a day.
Applicant must be able to climb ladders or stairs to access roof tops of small portable buildings, shipping containers or 2-3 story buildings with a limited fear of heights.
Applicant must be able to work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions frequently.
Applicant must be able to work alone for hours at a time at remote monitoring site locations.
Applicant must be able to wear various types of safety equipment (ear plugs/muffs, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust masks, etc.)
Applicant must have the temperament to remain calm when faced with conflict.

Nice To Haves

Air quality, chemistry, and meteorology classes.

Responsibilities

Perform operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repair of ambient monitoring sites and equipment.
Become knowledgeable of federal and state laws, rules, and guidance relevant to the DEQ’s air monitoring program.
Successfully complete classroom, self-instruction, and on-the-job training related to air pollution monitoring.
Use word processing programs, databases, spreadsheets, and other applicable computer software programs to prepare documents, reports and analyze air quality data.
Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers concerning air quality data in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Prepare standard operating procedures for the operation of numerous types of sampling and weather-related equipment.
Research air monitoring studies and provide written and verbal summaries of findings in a timely manner.

Benefits

Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

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