Environmentalist, Senior
DeKalb County•Decatur, GA
•$52,266 - $84,148
About The Position
The Senior Environmentalist supervises, coordinates, and participates in collecting and monitoring samples from streams, industries, and treatment plants to support permit compliance. The position oversees the Monitoring Section’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System monitoring program, Industrial Pretreatment Program, Stream and Storm Water monitoring program, and special departmental projects. It also supervises and evaluates staff, reviews monitoring records and reports, communicates with industrial and commercial users, and manages section procurement and budgeting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related engineering field.
- Three years of experience performing laboratory or field analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and participate in sampling and monitoring activities involving streams, industries, and treatment plants for permit compliance.
- Supervise and coordinate Monitoring Section programs, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System monitoring, the Industrial Pretreatment Program, Stream and Storm Water monitoring, and special departmental projects.
- Supervise and evaluate assigned staff and oversee training of subordinate personnel.
- Review final sample schedules, monthly activity reports, and monthly industrial billings and adjustments.
- Prepare correspondence and reports.
- Communicate with industrial and commercial users regarding surcharges and code enforcement.
- Initiate and oversee special investigations and monitoring projects.
- Oversee procurement of equipment and supplies for the Monitoring Section.
- Prepare the Monitoring Section budget.
- Review sampling logs, laboratory results, industrial waste surveys, and field data.
- Coordinate monitoring activities with other County agencies.
- Assist with building maintenance as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
