Environmental Protection Specialist Job Description
Environmental protection specialist
provides technical support for environmental impact assessments and obtaining environmental approvals under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Environmental Protection Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Develops and/or interprets and implements specific program/project requirements overall environmental program issues in accordance with applicable environmental laws, executive orders, and regulations, SOPs, and other environmental guidance as deemed applicable, including host nation laws and regulations and final governing standards, as available and applicable
Exercising judgment and maintaining broad perspective in applying a thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices related to environmental protection programs
Advising, managing, and performing administrative or program work related to environmental protection programs to protect or improve environmental quality, control pollution, remedy environmental damage, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Ensuring implementation of principles and methods of administering environmental protection programs, laws, and regulations
Determining the overall impact to marine species and underwater environments by applying specialized knowledge of underwater acoustics and environmental protection laws/regulations
Reviewing and analyzing statutes, regulations, permit/licensing requirements, precedent decisions governing environmental operations used in planning, implementing, and monitoring local environmental compliance programs, and environmental management systems
Provides technical expertise for a wide range of environmental protection issues or concerns including air, potable water, wastewater, hazardous materials/waste, solid waste, asbestos abatement, noise, underground storage tanks
Developing, analyzing, evaluating, and modifying environmental programs, policies, and procedures for improvement
Addressing solutions
Review work specifications (e.g., local standard items, industrial process instructions) to determine proposed work is designed in compliance with environmental regulations
Environmental Protection Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Environmental Protection Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EMS, LCDO, DAWIA
Education for Environmental Protection Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the environmental protection specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Doctoral and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Graduate Education, Department of Education, Graduate, Engineering, Management, Environmental Science, Technical, Biology, Health
Skills for Environmental Protection Specialist
Desired skills for environmental protection specialist include:
Regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance
Company’s operations and business hierarchy
Environmental Protection Policies
Laws
Principles and Procedures
Regulations Governing Environmental Operations
Statutes
Concepts
Effects of program actions and technology on the environment
Practices related to environmental protection programs
Desired experience for environmental protection specialist includes:
Review documentation (e.g., plans, specifications) to verify solid and hazardous waste management is included and that provisions exist for handling, storage, and disposal
Manage the receipt, consolidation, staging, storing, and preparation for disposal of hazardous waste material
Conduct briefings or training programs to disseminate information about environmental projects or programs
See Other Information and Requirements section for additional requirements
Saint Augustine, FL
You must maintain membership in the National Guard for continued employment
Environmental Protection Specialist Examples
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Environmental Protection Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an environmental protection specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for environmental protection specialist
- Perform duties realted to environmental programs such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and various other environmental protection programs
- Performs duties involving surveillance and/or handling of hazardous waste
- Monitoring applicable regulations on Environmental Protection
- Preparation of reporting to the relevant government administration bodies on fulfilling duties resulting from regulations on Environmental Protection, waste management, water and sewage management, introducing packaging and products, environmental fees on the level of the entire organization in cooperation with individual business units of the company, reporting according to the responsibility scope
- Supervision of waste management, cooperation with units dealing with waste management
- Cooperation with units dealing with other environmental themes
- Cooperation with environmental institutions
- Initiating and implementing operations and cooperation in implementation of investments and solutions of organizational and technical nature which aim to the constant improvement of the state of natural environment and reduction of the impact of the plant on the natural environment, in particular management of pro-environmental Real Estate projects
- Strategy planning and operational control related to environmental protection (energy, water, waste, soil, emissions, biodiversity, emergency response)
- Liaison and negotiating with relevant regulatory agencies and other external interested parties to provide maximum flexibility for future process and model changes
Qualifications for environmental protection specialist
- Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Kodiak, AK
- Skill in Analysis of Environmental Data (Reports, Compliance Issues)
- McAlester, OK
- A selection may be made at either the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level
- Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are NOT Authorized
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Our growing company is looking for an environmental protection specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for environmental protection specialist
- Developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring the environmental management system compliant with ISO14001
- Assisting in provision of competence, training and awareness on environmental protection
- Contributing to effective internal and external environmental communication
- Higher qualification in a relevant field with suitable professional qualification(s) recognized University Degree / Diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Sustainability, Industrial Engineering or similar
- 5 years combined knowledge in a related environmental field with sound comprehension of production & manufacturing operations, preferably in the car manufacturing industry
- 5 years of experience steering and working in cross-functional and international teams
- 5 years of experience in implementing and maintaining an organization certified as environmental management system
- Thorough understanding of the Hungarian environmental legislation and experience in permitting and regulatory processes
- Established network and contacts to regulatory bodies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, at all working levels
Qualifications for environmental protection specialist
- 20% TDY required
- Fort Richardson, AK
- Training, TDY's
- Alaska Army National Guard membership is required
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an environmental protection specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for environmental protection specialist
- Observe and/or assist in collecting and reviewing technical information contributing to the development of non-regulatory strategies and approaches to reduce or prevent pollution and conserve natural resources
- Under close supervision and direction, provide routine guidance and technical assistance to stakeholders
- Assist higher-graded staff make routine changes to policy analyses for chemical safety and/or pollution prevention regulations, directives, and programs
- Prepare documentation to support organization and Agency plans, policies and regulations
- CEQA experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, especially when completing and submitting reports
Qualifications for environmental protection specialist
- Familiarity with applicable regulations on the Environmental Protection, in particular water and sewage management, waste management, air emission, introducing packaging and products, land protection
- Team working skills and the ability to establish relations with other functions of the company
- Engagement in the work performed
- A working understanding of corporate relationships - field operations and business hierarchy
- Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, for presentations, reports, and other uses
- Previous experience working at NASA or other federal agencies
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an environmental protection specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for environmental protection specialist
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional and interdepartmental teams to realize EHS strategies and goals
- Ability to significantly influence the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
- Arranges development of input data and permitting documentation for design and successful outcome of the expert reviews
- Coordinates issue of design documentation and site investigation findings for obtainment of positive conclusions from the state and non-state design documentation and site investigation findings expert review
- Interacts with dedicated departments of the Client on issues of urban planning and environmental protection
- Shows knowledge of regulatory legal acts in the field of land relations, Forestry Code, Water Code, urban planning, mining, objects of commonly occurring mineral resources and environmental protection
Qualifications for environmental protection specialist
- Experience with state and federal environmental regulations, including EPA or DOT and consensus standards published by ACGIH, NIOSH, ASHRAE, or NFPA
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and SharePoint and Oracle
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including using various communication methods, such as e-mail, presentations, and in-person interviews
- OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
- Completion of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Generator training
- Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of federal and state EPA environmental regulatory programs, including those administered by CARB, DTSC, WRCB the California Air Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the State Water Resources Control Board
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of environmental protection specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for environmental protection specialist
- Experience in preparing presentations / demonstration materials, regulations, instructions
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Protection or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year prefessional working experience in Environmental Protection
- Project management skills strong communication skills, time management and problem solving
- Flexibile and proactive attitude
- English on B1 level (intermediate) or higher
Qualifications for environmental protection specialist
- Shows knowledge of design input data and permitting documentation development procedure
- Knowledge of the English language - Intermediate / Upper Intermediate
- At least 5 years of work-related experience in a similar position
- Work experience in EPCM Customer Service, Technical Authority, EPCM Contractor
- Work experience in an international company (desirable)
- Knowledge of the approving and inspecting authorities