The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) protects and restores Georgia’s environment. We take the lead in ensuring clean air, land and water. With our partners, we pursue a sustainable environment that provides a foundation for a vibrant economy and healthy communities. EPD is responsive, effective and efficient. Associates are valued and empowered to use their expertise and creativity as leaders in protecting Georgia’s environment. EPD’s Air, Land and Watershed Protection Branches, in concert with its seven District Offices, serve the public by implementing state laws, rules, and policies to protect human health and the environment; apply and enforce environmental laws and standards in a consistent, fair, and timely manner; and are proactive, results-oriented, and help develop new approaches to meet Georgia’s environmental challenges.

This position is responsible for performing field and office related duties for agricultural water withdrawal applications and permits, agricultural meter installations, and Water Well Standards Act drill site inspections. This position will utilize maps and GPS tools to locate and identify wells, surface water pumps, and flow meters. This position will audits permits and drill sites to verify compliance. This position will interact extensively with farmers, property owners, University of Georgia Extension agents, water well drillers, and other agricultural stakeholders. This position will provide timely and accurate documentation of field work and inspection results. This position will identify permit compliance issues, develop Notices of Violation, track compliance issues and resolutions, provide technical assistance with stakeholders, and audit permits to determine compliance. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for Water Well Standards Act related issues, will be responsible for preparing for and conducting the Water Well Standards Advisory Council meetings, and will facilitate license and certificate applications and renewals. This position requires performing inside office work, outside field work, and overnight travel.

Based on education and experience, the selectee will be hired into one of the job codes below. Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules.

RCP020 – Environmental Compliance Specialist 1

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university.

This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( https://www.naces.org/members ) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators ( http://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/ ).

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, geology or other natural or physical science or engineering field from an accredited college or university.