Environmental Complnc Spec 1

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Job Title: Environmental Complnc Spec 1Agency: Department of Natural Resources Job Requisition ID: JR0000004534Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $41,600 Job Description: The Wetlands Unit of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is seeking qualified candidates to participate in developing and regulating Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications. Regulatory tasks include the administration of Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications, performing appropriate site reviews, project documentation, and coordination with fellow federal and state agencies, project applicants and consultants

1. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a degree or significant course work in the areas of biology, chemistry, soil science, or wetland ecology/science.

2. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a wetland professional in training (WPIT) or professional wetland scientist (PWS) certification, or a soil scientist certification.

3. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in environmental field work, focused on water quality monitoring and sampling techniques.

4. Preference will be given to applicants with experience or training in wetland regulatory activities, including CWA Sec. 401 water quality certifications, USACE regulations concerning CWA Sec. 404 permits, wetland delineations, and jurisdictional waters determinations.

5. Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge or experience associated with dredging operations.

6. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in regulatory activities associated with erosion and sedimentation control, including knowledge of the NPDES construction general permits, review of ESPC Plans, buffered state waters, and buffer variance application process.

7. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in regulatory activities associated with FERC licenses, including CWA Sec. 401 water quality certifications and FERC regulations concerning licenses associated with hydroelectric projects.

8. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in drafting and/or reviewing environmental documents (Phase I/II ESAs, Tier I Evaluations, Tier II Sediment Sampling Reports, EAs/FONSIs, EISs, etc.).

9. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, Access, and GIS applications, with emphasis on spreadsheet and data management skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.