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Environmental Enforcement Specialist role at Arkansas Department of Environmental QualityEnvironmental Enforcement Specialist - (25142981)Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy applying science, logic, and communicating with people to solve everyday problems?Consider being part of a progressive team of environmental professionals that help prevent pollution of our air, water, and soil. We take on unique challenges that require curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding.Our Enforcement Specialists investigate potential environmental violations through desk audits and field inspections, document site conditions and take samples, and make riskbased determinations regarding appropriate actions to resolve violations. Specialists work with the public, consultants, internal and external stakeholders and/or partner agencies and attorneys providing guidance to help facilitate timely resolution of violations.At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of crossagency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (by the closing date of the announcement. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.The Enforcement Specialist position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Health Science, or any field related to environmental program management.Two years of environmentally related work experience involving field work with preferred skills in environmental sampling and interpretation of analytical results.Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.Occupational experience with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel, Teams, etc), Adobe Acrobat, GPS, digital camera, and scientific sampling and/or monitoring equipment.Ability to obtain and maintain Level200 Incident Command System (ICS) training.Current valid drivers license and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy.Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a casebycase basis.Salary: $58,760.00 67,600.00 YearlyTelework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Fulltime telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1Employee Status: RegularSchedule: FullTimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 15% of the TimePrimary Location: HelenaAgency: Department of Environmental QualityUnion: Montana Federation of Public EmployeesPosting Date: Dec20,2025,7:00:00AMClosing Date: Jan15,2026,6:59:00AMRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact: Tiffany Daley | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 4064444218Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.The State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr