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Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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Position:
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Brownfields Analyst 3 for the Coeur d'Alene Regional Office.
Salary Range: $32-$34.50
Responsibilities:
• Program Implementation:
- Implement the Brownfields Program and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) at the regional level to identify, inventory, and prioritize potential brownfield and VCP sites and projects.
- Coordinate with the Brownfields Program and VCP managers on annual budgets, identifying priorities and implementing the program consistent with the agency plan.
- Provide feedback to the program managers on how to improve and enhance the statewide program.
- Provide technical assistance to stakeholders and property owners to encourage participation in the program and to help develop funding strategies for assessment and cleanup of eligible properties.
- Conduct outreach and education to communities, property owners, and other stakeholders to promote the Brownfield Program and VCP.
• Project Management:
- Develop task orders, track budgets, and review invoices for the assessment and cleanup of brownfields and VCP projects.
- Provide technical oversight of contractor activities at DEQ-led and EPA-led projects.
- Coordinate, review, and provide comments for project related quality assurance project plans, sampling and analysis plans, site assessment and cleanup reports, risk evaluations, cleanup work plans, community involvement plans, and analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives.
- Review and approve environmental covenants for brownfield and VCP projects.
Grant Management:
- Apply for brownfield program grants and secure matching funds from stakeholders.
- Complete grant reporting and tracking requirements.
- Coordinate with the DEQ Fiscal Office as needed.
• Program Coordination:
- Coordinate with other waste and remediation programs at the regional and statewide level to maximize program effectiveness and consistency.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, political science, business or public administration, engineering, or related natural resources management field OR any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis and preparation of reports and written documents for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.
AND
At least four (4) years' experience managing and implementing, projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental, regulatory, or administrative in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least two (2) years' professional experience managing and implementing, or overseeing projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.
Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification
Demonstrate background in leading Brownfields programs and/or direct coordination with Federal, State, and local government agencies.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders including real estate agents, lenders, developers, redevelopment agencies, cities and counties, and state and federal agencies to encourage redevelopment activities in Idaho. Good public speaking skills and skilled at building public relations.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.
• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside.
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Ability to work on elevated instrument platforms, ladders, etc.
• Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain.
• Must be able to swim and perform field monitoring work without on-site assistance or supervision
• Occasional travel required.
• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.
• May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas
• May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.
• Eyesight needs to be 20/20 (as corrected) to observe field compliance
• Required to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" Clearance, including successfully passing a drug screening test and subject to random drug screening tests
• Required to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" Clearance, including successfully passing a drug screening test and subject to random drug screening tests
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
To protect human health and the quality of
Idaho's air, land, and water.
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If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email: recruitment@deq.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 373-0333