Class Code: 04519
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST SENIOR
Develops
state environmental program concepts, rules and policies, or leads an
environmental program area in a region or statewide; performs advanced
professional work in an environmental or health control program such as air
quality, water quality, water supply, animal feeding operations, integrated
solid waste management, chemical technology, hazardous waste technology, or
underground storage tanks program; or biological/environmental management
program; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Assists supervisor by
instructing employees, answering questions and distributing, balancing and
checking work; may make suggestions on selection, promotions and reassignments.
Develops, implements,
and reviews, or participates in the development, implementation, and review of,
rules, policies, methods, and techniques, relating to the assigned
environmental program area on a statewide basis.
Identifies and
coordinates the institutionalization of integrated solid waste management
principles into state programs and partnerships, or coordinates integrated
solid waste management evaluations at major industrial and manufacturing
facilities.
Reviews various
reports, permit applications, or other documents to insure conformance with
departmental rules, policies, and technical standards; program consistency,
documents technical inaccuracies and deviations from departmental policy.
Knowledge of the
principles, practices, terminology and techniques of natural science relating
to environmental control, and how those areas are applied in industry.
Knowledge of state,
federal, and local environmental control laws, rules, and regulations and their
application to environmental programs.
Knowledge of chemicals,
their environmental interactions and persistence, and the toxic or hazardous
properties of chemicals.
Knowledge of
biological systems and resource management.
Knowledge of the use
of geographic information systems to organize, display and evaluate information
on a relational basis.
Ability to gather and
interpret scientific data and facts.
Ability to apply
scientific knowledge to specific issues.
Ability to develop,
read, interpret, and understand environmental control laws, rules, and
regulations.
Ability to organize
and conduct technical and scientific investigations, apply regulations and
policies, and report results.
Ability to perform
statistical computations, to prepare and interpret charts, tables, graphs, and
maps, and to prepare and present detailed scientific or administrative reports
of findings and analyses, orally or in written form.
Ability to plan and
organize own work, and to oversee the work activities of lower level
professional and technical personnel.
Ability to use and
evaluate information using Geographical Information Systems.
Ability to make decisions
under potentially stressful situations.
Ability to perform complex
mathematical calculations.
Ability to generate computer
reports and data analysis.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an
accredited four year college or university with major course work in a natural
science and three years of full time professional scientific experience in an
environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding
operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste,
geology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, underground storage tanks or
other closely related fields;
OR
an equivalent
combination of education and experience substituting experience equal to one
year of full-time required work for one year (thirty semester or equivalent
hours) of the required undergraduate coursework in engineering, health control,
or a natural science to a maximum substitution of four years and three years of
full-time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the
areas of water supply, waste water, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage
treatment, solid waste, flood plan, air pollution, dam safety, or other closely
related fields;
OR
an equivalent
combination of education and experience, substituting eighteen semester hours
or equivalent of graduate level course work with major emphasis in a natural
science for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of
two years;
OR
employees with current
continuous experience in the state’s Executive Branch that includes experience
equal to twenty-four months of full-time work as an Environmental Specialist or
Environmental Engineer.
For designated
positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative
Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those
applicants possessing a minimum of eighteen semester hours of education, six
months of experience, or a combination of both, or a specific certificate, license,
or endorsement in the following areas:
008 air pollution control
054 biological sciences
094 chemistry
183 environmental health or science
228 advanced geographic information systems
230 geographic information systems
242 geology
270 hazardous waste
281 hydrology
312 industrial health
353 law
442 meteorology
528 physics
590 radiological health
595 regional planning
657 soil conservation
658 integrated solid waste management
759 environmental compliance inspections
760 waste water
762 water resources
763 water supply
866 ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently
940 microbiology
941 food science
Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated positions must
list applicable coursework, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on
the application.
Effective
Date: 12/04 CH