Environmental Programs Specialist

State of Oklahoma

About The Position

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 sponsorships for those on a H-1B visa. Application Requirements Applicants will be required to upload a resume, college transcript, and references to be considered for this position. Basic Purpose 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.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States.
Applicants will be required to upload a resume, college transcript, and references to be considered for this position.
Employee must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to travel throughout the state as well as occasionally out-of-state.
Employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include Tyvek suits, air purifying respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus/supplied-air respirator.
Employee will be required to perform field work including but not limited to conducting site inspections and performing oversight activities.
Employee must be able to walk up to a mile in difficult terrain, carrying up to 25 pounds of equipment.
Level I - A 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 - Requirements at this level consist of 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.
Level III - Requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus two additional years of qualifying experience or a master’s degree in a qualifying area plus two years of professional experience in one of the areas listed.
To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Responsibilities

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 workgroups and committees
Perform other duties and tasks to maintain Restoration and Revitalization Section activities and commitments.

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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