This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Watershed
Protection Branch - Wastewater Regulatory Program. This program is responsible for writing National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Land Application System (LAS), and Underground Injection Control (UIC)
permits, which requires: engaging with municipalities, industries, watershed groups, and other stakeholders;
maintaining current knowledge of federal and state regulations; and coordinating with federal and state partners. The
program is also responsible for developing associated guidance and technical documents. In addition, the program
houses the Watershed Data Management Unit, which is responsible for ensuring database accuracy and working
with EPD and EPA IT. Specific position responsibilities include reviewing permitting packages, tracking permitting
activities, providing recommendations on permitting decisions, and serving as a point of contact for state and federal
agencies on permitting matters.

PREFERRED CRITERIA:

-A graduate degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering (Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Sanitary) or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge or experience with interpreting and applying state and federal regulations.
- Experience with permitting, inspections, compliance, and/or enforcement.
- Demonstrated ability to work with local governments, utilities, industrial facilities, watershed groups, and other
stakeholders.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules.

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 (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).

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