23-25 EPSBR EB
Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3
OES / Permit Support / Permit Support & LELAP

This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

This Environmental Project Specialist vacancy is in the Permit Support and LELAP Section of the Public Participation and Permit Support Services Division.

This position reviews Name/Owner/Operator Change (NOC-1) applications. This involves careful review of the applications and comparison of the submittals with the requirements of the regulations and the checklists maintained by the Permits Division and PAAR Group. If the applications are determined to be administratively complete, the incumbent prepares correspondence for approval of transfer by the administrative authority. If the applications are determined to be deficient, the incumbent notifies the applicant and provides the applicant with a list of deficiencies. This position also creates activities and completes milestone tasks, including but not limited to date received, receipt of fee, administrative completeness determination, and prepare final decision, in the TEMPO/Advantage database for each NOC-1.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Environmental Project Specialist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position, as follows:
Environmental Project Specialist 1 - $17.07 per hour or $1365.00 biweekly
Environmental Project Specialist 2 - $19.55 per hour or $1563.40 biweekly
Environmental Project Specialist 3 - $22.38 per hour or $1789.80 biweekly

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

Testing exemptions may be granted according to Civil Service Rule 22.8. It is the applicant's responsibility to indicate their eligibility on the application and provide all necessary documentation prior to the closing date of the job posting.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for this position.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.

For further information, please contact:
Emily Barthelemy
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Emily.barthelemy@la.gov

Function of Work:
To develop, manage, and implement projects pertaining to the State's environment and to assist in the regulation of environmental effects of industrial, commercial, governmental and construction activities.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from an Environmental Project Specialist 3 or other higher level position.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Environmental Project Specialist 2 by the assignment of beginning level environmental project work and by the lack of assigned experienced level responsibilities.

Participates in planning, developing, and managing projects dealing with environmental activities such as Underground Storage Tanks Resource Management, Local Environmental Programs, Recycling/Waste Reduction, and Clearinghouse of Proposed Landfill Projects.

Meets with local, regional, and state officials and assists in determining needs for projects and in coordinating development of plans to address and alleviate existing or potential problems.

Reviews transcripts from public hearings and prepares report of citizen concerns to be addressed.

Assists environmental specialists with the recording, evaluation, investigation and tracking of environmental incidents, i.e., citizen's complaints, spills, and permit excursions.

Assists environmental specialists in tracking compliance with
enforcement actions.

Assists in conducting studies and analytical assessments of project impact; identifies existing or potential problems and recommends solutions.

Analyzes proposed and current state and federal legislation, determines impact on Louisiana's environment and related interests and prepares summary reports.