E&E INSPECTOR II- Brownfield & Site Assessment Inspector
Brownfield & Site Assessment Inspector
Summary
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Inspector is responsible for conducting field inspections of public and privately-owned air, water, and solid waste permitted facilities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Conducts on-site inspections of municipal, industrial, and public and privately owned regulated facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and restrictions. Inspects pollution control devices and water treatment facilities for proper installation, operation, and condition. Reviews and verifies records required by permit or regulation, reporting procedures, and sampling and analytical techniques utilized by facility. Prepares inspection reports, including a narrative, if violations are found, and a letter to permit owners, confirming compliance/citing violations and recommending remedial action required. Collects environmental samples for laboratory analysis and takes photographs to document findings. Investigates complaints of air, water, and solid waste pollution on regulated, permitted, and non-permitted sites, determines validity of complaint, cites violations of state and/or federal laws and regulations, documents findings, and assists violator in correcting the problem; may conduct follow-up investigations. Responds to emergency situations and monitors clean-up ensuring that all efforts are made to contain and/or remove pollutants in order to eliminate or minimize environmental impact, and prepares incident report documenting findings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Frequent in-state travel is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal energy and environmental regulations. Knowledge of investigation standards and procedures. Knowledge of scientific testing equipment and analytic procedures utilized to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to conduct on-site scientific inspections, evaluate findings, and determine compliance with regulations. Ability to obtain data samples for laboratory analysis. Ability to compile data and prepare reports. Ability to train others in proper procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus three years of experience in an energy or environmental-related industry. A bachelor's degree in earth or life science or related field is preferred and will substitute for work experience. OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in and working knowledge of CERCLA and/or Brownfield projects, including site assessments and communicating with the public
- Experience conducting environmental sampling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders, including technical professionals, public administrators, and elected officials
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- Working knowledge of GIS
- Knowledge of ASTM Phase I and Phase II
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental rules and regulations
Job Duties
- Perform preliminary assessments, site inspections, expanded site inspections, and pre-CERCLA screening assessments on hazardous waste sites under the authority of CERCLA
- Conduct environmental sampling events to assess and rank hazardous waste sites for potential inclusion on the National Priorities List or the State Priorities List
- Provide support for the Arkansas Brownfield Program
- Serve as the project coordinator for multiple Brownfield sites
- Coordinate technical teams consisting of geologists, engineers, and epidemiologists
- Educate potential Brownfield participants through ongoing outreach efforts
- Maintain positive relationships with program participants