Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Solid Waste Compliance Coordinator - Analyst 4 for the State Office in Boise.

Salary Range: $37.00 - $40.00

Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage the Solid Waste Program compliance assurance program:

- Oversee and coordinate solid waste facility inspections, inspection staff, development of standard practices for inspections, compliance and enforcement procedures, and oversight of solid waste facility operations plan reviews.
• Core Compliance Tasks:

- Ensure consistency in enforcement actions with the DEQ Enforcement Procedures Manual.

- Develop and maintain compliance and enforcement guidance, policies, and procedures for the statewide Solid Waste Program. Coordinate development with the Solid Waste Program Manager and Assessment & Compliance Bureau Chief and obtain input from Regional Office Remediation/Engineering Managers.

- Develop and implement annual inspector training.

- Coordinate with regional office inspectors on completing annual facility inspections, including participating in or leading facility inspections when necessary.

- Review and approve inspection reports, and coordinate with regional office inspectors on compliance and enforcement activities resulting from inspections.

- Coordinate with regional office inspectors and Solid Waste Program staff on fee collection.

- Review facility operations plan submittals for compliance with the Idaho Solid Waste Facilities Act and the Idaho Solid Waste Rules.

- Coordinate with the Solid Waste Engineer and groundwater staff on compliance reviews of facility siting, design, and groundwater monitoring plans and submittals.

- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to regional/state office staff a regarding compliance determinations with state and federal solid waste rules and regulations.

- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to regional/state office staff, and local governments regarding compliance determinations with Waste Tire Disposal Act.

- Ensure compliance and enforcement activities are implemented per Solid Waste Program goals, Waste Management and Remediation Division goals and objectives, and DEQ strategic planning requirements.

- Represent DEQ and the Solid Waste Program on compliance and enforcement matters at speaking engagements, conferences, meetings, public hearings, and in response to inquiries from the media, legislators, public officials, private citizens, consultants, and the regulated community.
• Assist With Program Management:

- Assist the Program Manager with non-compliance-related tasks, rulemaking, policy development projects, grant opportunities, regulatory interpretations, and other duties as assigned.

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 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 such as planning, research, regulatory development and/or implementation of components of environmental programs or media for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND

At least six (6) years of professional experience providing management, technical assistance, resource allocation, and policy interpretation to staff, special interest groups and the public.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least four (4) years of professional experience providing technical assistance, allocating resources, managing and/or developing programs; and interpreting policy to staff, special interest groups and the public.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• 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 work in adverse or inclement weather.
• 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 come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.

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

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208) 373-0333