Environmental program coordinator
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State of Arkansas
Job Details
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Agency: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
Office: Public Outreach and Assistance Division
Section: Business Assistance
Date Posted: 01/22/2015
Posting Expires: 02/06/2015
Summary
The Environmental Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and directing resources in the process and implementation of field inspections of public and privately owned permitted facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws for the state. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Typical Functions
Provides general supervision of professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating employee performance. Supervises team operations, assigns, assists, and reviews inspectors, as needed, and monitors required emission testing to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Supervises, assigns, assists, and reviews inspectors, as needed, and investigates citizens' complaints against industrial sites and individuals. Performs emergency response, as needed, and responds to industrial and transportation accidents and other catastrophic events that pose immediate threats to human health and the environment. Directs or conducts special projects, as directed by management, by: assigning work activities, monitoring progress, and preparing status reports, or making presentations, as required. Reviews, revises, and assists in the preparation of detailed, highly technical reports that include lengthy narratives and incorporate interpretations of complex state and federal regulations into compliance determinations. Makes compliance assessments of facilities based on state and federal regulations and coordinates these relative to department policy so that appropriate corrective actions are prescribed for facilities working to achieve compliance. Prepares detailed written technical reports of evaluated facilities citing and documenting any violations and deficiencies as they relate to permits and state or federal laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Special Job Dimensions
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations and investigation standards and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental sciences affecting pollution control. Knowledge of scientific testing equipment and analytic procedures utilized to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to plan, conduct, and monitor on-site scientific inspections, evaluate findings, determine compliance with pollution control regulations, and prepare reports. Ability to obtain emission data samples for laboratory analysis. Ability to respond to emergency situations and monitor containment/removal of pollutants. Ability to train others in pollution control procedures. Ability to review and evaluate reports/records.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science; plus two years of progressively more responsible experience in pollution control-related activities, sanitation inspections, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer: Experience in an environmental-related area. Knowledge of ADEQ programs and regulations. Public speaking experience. Supervisory experience. Strong background in customer service, experience working closely with the public.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Agency Specific Information
Duties include: The Business Assistance Program manager works with Arkansas's small businesses to assure compliance and understanding of all applicable environmental regulations. This may range from making presentations on storm water sampling to educate the public or conducting a site visit to a scrap yard to educate a business owner in completing necessary paperwork. The BAP Manager assist other staff members to schedule presentations and book event and meeting rooms as necessary and serves as support staff in any necessary capacity. The manager supervises and works closely with the agency's Pollution Prevention Coordinator and plans a number of outreach events throughout the year. Occasional night and weekend duties. SALARY: Starting salary is $37,332.Higher Starting Salary would apply only if a promotional opportunity for a current State employee.
REQUIRED: Copy of college transcript must be received by Closing Date.Application is NOT complete and will not be processed without copy of transcript.Submit copy of transcript for position 2211-5271 via one of the following methods:
1) e-mail: .ar.us
2) fax
3) mail: Human Resources, 5301 Northshore Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118
Applications are screened from information on State Application. List ALL work and/or volunteer experience in Employment Work History Section---Resume WILL NOT Substitute.Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you are a Veteran, Disabled Veteran or a Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran and remain unmarried at the time you are seeking preference and you are a citizen and resident of this state, you shall be entitled to Veteran's Preference. Please submit the DD-214 and other official documentation to one of the following:
1) e-mail: .ar.us
2) fax
3) mail: Human Resources, 5301 Northshore Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118
Direct Deposit of net pay checking and/or savings account is required for employment Act 1887 of 2005 .
5% Mandatory contribution to AR Public Employee Retirement System.
Tobacco Free State Agency.
New employees hired in 2014 or later will be automatically enrolled into the Arkansas Diamond Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 3% automatic deduction. You have 90 days from your first deduction to opt out if you decide not to participate.
Job Details
Position No.: 2211-5271
Class Code: X054C
Grade: C120
Salary Range: $37,332.00 - $62,616.00 per year
Background
check required? Yes
Job Type: Full Time
Location Information
Job City: North Little Rock
Job County/Region: Pulaski
Contact Information
Contact name: TOM ZAKRZEWSKI
Phone
Email: .ar.us
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State of Arkansas
Job Details
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Agency: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
Office: Public Outreach and Assistance Division
Section: Business Assistance
Date Posted: 01/22/2015
Posting Expires: 02/06/2015
Summary
The Environmental Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and directing resources in the process and implementation of field inspections of public and privately owned permitted facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws for the state. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Typical Functions
Provides general supervision of professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating employee performance. Supervises team operations, assigns, assists, and reviews inspectors, as needed, and monitors required emission testing to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Supervises, assigns, assists, and reviews inspectors, as needed, and investigates citizens' complaints against industrial sites and individuals. Performs emergency response, as needed, and responds to industrial and transportation accidents and other catastrophic events that pose immediate threats to human health and the environment. Directs or conducts special projects, as directed by management, by: assigning work activities, monitoring progress, and preparing status reports, or making presentations, as required. Reviews, revises, and assists in the preparation of detailed, highly technical reports that include lengthy narratives and incorporate interpretations of complex state and federal regulations into compliance determinations. Makes compliance assessments of facilities based on state and federal regulations and coordinates these relative to department policy so that appropriate corrective actions are prescribed for facilities working to achieve compliance. Prepares detailed written technical reports of evaluated facilities citing and documenting any violations and deficiencies as they relate to permits and state or federal laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Special Job Dimensions
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations and investigation standards and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental sciences affecting pollution control. Knowledge of scientific testing equipment and analytic procedures utilized to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to plan, conduct, and monitor on-site scientific inspections, evaluate findings, determine compliance with pollution control regulations, and prepare reports. Ability to obtain emission data samples for laboratory analysis. Ability to respond to emergency situations and monitor containment/removal of pollutants. Ability to train others in pollution control procedures. Ability to review and evaluate reports/records.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science; plus two years of progressively more responsible experience in pollution control-related activities, sanitation inspections, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer: Experience in an environmental-related area. Knowledge of ADEQ programs and regulations. Public speaking experience. Supervisory experience. Strong background in customer service, experience working closely with the public.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Agency Specific Information
Duties include: The Business Assistance Program manager works with Arkansas's small businesses to assure compliance and understanding of all applicable environmental regulations. This may range from making presentations on storm water sampling to educate the public or conducting a site visit to a scrap yard to educate a business owner in completing necessary paperwork. The BAP Manager assist other staff members to schedule presentations and book event and meeting rooms as necessary and serves as support staff in any necessary capacity. The manager supervises and works closely with the agency's Pollution Prevention Coordinator and plans a number of outreach events throughout the year. Occasional night and weekend duties. SALARY: Starting salary is $37,332.Higher Starting Salary would apply only if a promotional opportunity for a current State employee.
REQUIRED: Copy of college transcript must be received by Closing Date.Application is NOT complete and will not be processed without copy of transcript.Submit copy of transcript for position 2211-5271 via one of the following methods:
1) e-mail: .ar.us
2) fax
3) mail: Human Resources, 5301 Northshore Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118
Applications are screened from information on State Application. List ALL work and/or volunteer experience in Employment Work History Section---Resume WILL NOT Substitute.Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you are a Veteran, Disabled Veteran or a Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran and remain unmarried at the time you are seeking preference and you are a citizen and resident of this state, you shall be entitled to Veteran's Preference. Please submit the DD-214 and other official documentation to one of the following:
1) e-mail: .ar.us
2) fax
3) mail: Human Resources, 5301 Northshore Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118
Direct Deposit of net pay checking and/or savings account is required for employment Act 1887 of 2005 .
5% Mandatory contribution to AR Public Employee Retirement System.
Tobacco Free State Agency.
New employees hired in 2014 or later will be automatically enrolled into the Arkansas Diamond Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 3% automatic deduction. You have 90 days from your first deduction to opt out if you decide not to participate.
Job Details
Position No.: 2211-5271
Class Code: X054C
Grade: C120
Salary Range: $37,332.00 - $62,616.00 per year
Background
check required? Yes
Job Type: Full Time
Location Information
Job City: North Little Rock
Job County/Region: Pulaski
Contact Information
Contact name: TOM ZAKRZEWSKI
Phone
Email: .ar.us
Options
View printable version of this page
Apply for this jobEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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