State of Indiana · 10 hours ago
Site Assessment & Management Specialist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Site Assessment & Management Specialist role focuses on providing support for environmental site assessments and managing remediation sites, while also offering consultation on Site Assessment & Management issues for INDOT projects.
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Responsibilities
Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements
Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required
Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs administering environmental programs which may include, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc
Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits
Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary
Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues
Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions
Conducts surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, reads plans, interprets findings, and cites appropriate violations of state and federal regulations
Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area
Uses all compliance, enforcement tools, and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner
Works to support the various programs in assigned agency in multiple capacities
Assists with the preparation of sampling and analysis work plans
Conducts field work as necessary following agency/section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned sites
Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations
Communicates effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related inquiries
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home
Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events
Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively
Qualification
Required
a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or a related field
at least two (2) years of experience in an environmental or environmental public health field
Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area
Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area
Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations
Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action
Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports
Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues
Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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