ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Location:             DNREC- Division of Waste and                                       Deadline:   Until Filled

                             Hazardous Substances                                                    Salary:         $46,412.56 per year

                             89 Kings Hwy. R&R Building

                             Dover, DE 19901                                                                                                                  

This is not a State of Delaware merit position.  It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Environmental Specialist I with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate is responsible for conducting waste audits and assessing compliance with existing Universal Recycling and Plastic Carry-out Bag Ban laws.  The position will provide recommendations to maximize recycling and improve waste collection efficiency.  The position will also assist in developing marketing and educational materials and provide outreach related to recycling. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Conducting waste audits of state-owned properties, including schools and universities.
• Assessing levels of recycling in relation to total waste stream generated.
• Provide recommendations to maximize recycling.
• Evaluating existing levels of waste service to provide recommendations to improve waste collection efficiency. 
• Provide follow-up assessments to document improvements to recycling rates at the various locations.
• Assist in developing marketing and educational materials and provide recommendations to improve recycling regulations.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with existing Universal Recycling and Plastic Carry-out Bag Ban laws.
• Provide recommendations to senior staff and management based on observations made during compliance inspections.
• Ensure that program documents are properly coded for electronic filing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historic Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of environmental specialty theories, principles, practices, and procedures, as well as expertise in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Proficient in ensuring adherence to environmental laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• At least one year of experience in performing regulatory specialist tasks, including assessing the impacts of projects or programs.
• At least one year of experience in analyzing and evaluating data and technical report writing.
• Minimum of six months’ experience in environmental project management, encompassing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental projects to meet objectives.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  The Conservation District shall require verification of identity, validating you are lawfully permitted to work in the United States beyond a temporary period without employment-based sponsorship.
• The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

BENEFITS

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:  37.5-hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per month of accrued sick leave (prorated the first month of employment), and 11 paid holidays per year (holidays and floating holidays follow the State of Delaware schedule.)  Health insurance and pension are also included in the benefits package.

The Kent Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

TO APPLY

Please email 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Kent Conservation District Employment Application to:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

DNREC District HR Manager

Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

(302) 608-5478

Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Employment Opportunities website: KCD Website