EPA Environmental Specialist

Ponca City Development Authority • Kaw City, OK

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist will be required to conduct environmental field work as instructed and participate in environmental objectives, goals, and activities of all Kaw Nation EPA Programs. The applicant must demonstrate the potential to succeed in the job and the ability to complete on-the-job training and certification.

Requirements

• Associate’s in environmental science or a related field
• Ability to withstand outside harsh environments
• Physically lift at least 50lbs
• Able to set priorities, organize, coordinate work efficiently, and establish good personal relations with other office workers and work independently and creatively
• Able to communicate well, both verbally and written format, and prepare and present technically correct and detailed material through presentations
• Able to lead a small team independently in field work
• Lab experience and understand safety procedure
• Able to attend out-of-state trainings, certifications, and conferences
• At least eighteen years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Demonstrate the potential to succeed in the job and the ability to complete on-the-job training and certification

Responsibilities

• Complete water quality sampling and monitoring.
• Complete air quality monitoring.
• Complete indoor air quality sampling and/or monitoring.
• Lead a team in prescribed, burns such as wetlands.
• Organize outreach programs such as recycling, educational outreach activities, community cleanup.
• Any other duties that may be assigned and required by the EPA Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree