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Job Title:  

Mgr 1, Env. Protection Athens/Gainesville

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007701

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$69,680.00

Job Description:

Manages a program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health/protection. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in assigned area. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Please note that this this position is currently located in Athens and will be relocating to Don Carter State Park located in Gainesville, GA, around the beginning of 2028.

This position supervises the activities of Environmental Compliance Specialists. The selected candidate will review and approve letters, inspection reports and enforcement actions. In some cases, the selected candidate will also negotiate settlements of enforcement actions.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Four years of professional environmental work experience.

2. Familiar with Georgia regulatory requirements for air, wastewater, and solid waste regulations.

3. Experience writing enforcement documents.

4. Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary) or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, environmental monitoring, environmental protection or environmental research. --Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

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.