This Compliance Officer role is with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations related to remediation and hazardous waste. The position involves evaluating releases, conducting inspections, preparing reports, and providing compliance assistance to facilities.
Responsibilities
Evaluate releases against the Ground Water Quality Rule (IDAPA 6), Rules for Petroleum Release Corrective Action (IDAPA 58.01.24), and Idaho's Water Quality Standards (IDAPA 58.01.02) to determine if further remedial action is required
Follow up on petroleum, chemical, hazardous, and deleterious material releases; citizen complaints; and individual and facility self-reports
Notify and coordinate the characterization and remediation of petroleum and other chemicals from non-underground storage tanks
Review and provide comments back on sampling and remediation plans
Compare confirmation sample concentrations to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Compile all documentation and communications into DEQ
Compile and submit the general remediation performance measures to the long-term general remediation compliance officer
Conduct hazardous waste inspections at regulated facilities (hazardous waste and used oil generators, hazardous waste and used oil transporters, used oil processors, and treatment, storage and disposal facilities) to verify compliance with the Hazardous Waste Management Act (Idaho Code 39-44) and the Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste (IDAPA 58.01.05)
Prepare inspections and reports and recommend enforcement actions to the DEQ State Office for facilities that are non-compliant
Participate in enforcement action activities as needed
Manage and upload hazardous waste documentation and records to DEQ's electronic data management system
Conduct hazardous waste compliance assistance visits to educate and assist facilities with compliance
Respond to citizen complaints and public inquiries regarding hazardous waste
Coordinate with the Hazardous Waste Bureau to ensure that annual work plan inspections are completed
Participate in State Office/Regional Office Hazardous Waste Meetings
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to the State Office
Perform other duties as assigned by manager to support the Waste and Remediation team
Requirements
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
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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
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
Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain
Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather
Must be able to wear a respirator
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside
Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain
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
Nice to have:
Knowledge of the Idaho Hazardous Waste Management Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C (40 CFR 260-273), and the Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste (IDAPA 58.01.05)
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
PERSI retirement benefits
Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
11 paid holidays per year
Important Details
Schedule: This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy
Medical surveillance baseline exam required
Application Process
Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement
A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed
The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history
Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion
About the Company
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is committed to protecting human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water.
As the State of Idaho’s central human resources agency under the Office of the Governor, we provide consultation on various HR issues to state agencies, employees, and Idaho citizens.
