Environmental Specialist

Job Description

What We Are Seeking:

Are you an environmental professional looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in order to help run an environmental program? Are you looking for the chance to challenge yourself and learn new skills by maintaining a wide variety of environmental programs such as recycling, hazardous materials and hazardous waste management, air quality, spill prevention and response, and more? The Iowa Department of Defense has the perfect job for you as we are hiring an Environmental Specialist to assist the State at the 185 th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa.

Who We Are

Our Agency directly supports the Iowa National Guard sustainment, readiness and modernization, providing support so they are able to fulfill their missions in Iowa’s communities or their work for the State during emergencies or times of need. We are made strong by a highly qualified, diverse and talented staff. Working at the Iowa Department of Public Defense will provide you the opportunity for a robust career!

What You’ll Do

• Manage the hazardous waste program on base through collection of various hazardous wastes from different areas on base and properly processing, containerizing, and storing said wastes.
• Complete inspections of hazardous waste accumulation points, aboveground storage tanks, and stormwater outfalls.
• Review and update several base Management Plans on an annual basis as required.
• Provide training to personnel to ensure that they are aware of all their environmental responsibilities in different areas such as hazardous waste management, spill prevention, and stormwater management.
• Collect and monitor emissions and other air quality data to ensure compliance with air quality permits assigned by the Iowa DNR.
• Assist in the completion of spill response activities such as reporting releases to the required entities.
• Assist in the completion of required annual shop visits with personnel to inspect the base environmental program and ensure compliance with all Air Force, Federal, State, and local environmental laws and determine the overall health of the base environmental program.
• Review authorization requests and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for various hazardous materials requested by base personnel in order to determine any hazardous constituents.
• Serve as the point of contact for various recycling efforts including paper and cardboard, glass, scrap metal, batteries, and plastic.
• Assist in the management of the base Qualified Recycling Program by processing any funds received from recycling efforts and manage any requests for the use of any funds that are generated through the recycling program.
• Serve on various environmental-related committees and working groups and assist in coordination of the meetings of said committees.
• Maintain the Environmental Management Office’s web page through periodic reviews and updates of the site’s content and documents.
• Attend environmental training courses and workshops on various subject matter to satisfy all training requirements for the position.
  
  

Location and hours: 185 th Air Refueling Wing, 2920 Headquarters Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51111.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Benefits

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
  
  

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

Why Choose Us?

Choose us for our strong team culture, positive work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The State of Iowa is an E-Verify employer. A complete package combining benefits, career and personal development is available here for you. Dive into our recruitment page to explore what sets us apart and come be a part of our team!

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in natural science

OR

an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of full-time professional work in an environmental, radiation control, environmental health or food sanitation program for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

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