Job Posting Title

Project Environmental Analyst

Agency

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary $75,000/yr.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Under direct general supervision, perform advanced technical and professional work in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) Subtitle I, and an environmental/public health program including auditing claims for reimbursement of corrective action taken on leaking petroleum storage tanks or special projects.
Employees assigned to positions in this class perform a full range of duties at the full performance level in reviewing and evaluating regulated activities, reviewing and recommending approval of work plans, and claims for reimbursement; administrative and professional freedom to plan and conduct inspections, organize work, initiate enforcement actions, review and recommend approval of applications for environmental activities; and make decisions regarding the extent of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.

Typical Functions

Provides guidance and assistance to customers on regulation and reimbursement of corrective action taken to protect human health, safety, and the environment from leaking petroleum storage tanks.
• Investigate complaints; screen and/or collect samples from a petroleum storage tank release; prepare reports; maintain records of environmental quality; and initiate and provide testimony in court actions.
• Evaluate all petroleum tank pollution cases and develop a professional opinion seeking reasonable clean-up solutions.
• Audit and approve payment of initial, supplemental, final, and resubmitted claims for reimbursement of reasonable and integral corrective action costs, under the laws and regulations governing the program.
• Review and approve work plans that are determined to be technically sound and fiscally reasonable, including costs, time schedules, and pay for performance contracts.
• Assist tank owners and their agents with recognizing and understanding controlling parameters and opportunities for greater environmental clean-up efficiency.
• Participate actively in the development of techniques, methods, and procedures to establish and maintain efficient regulation, claims processing, technical performance, cost control, and accountability.
• Assist in preparing updates and revisions of standards, regulations, criteria, and codes for environmental management; and interprets statutes and codes to local officials, private citizens, environmental health officials, consulting engineers, industry representatives, and appropriate agencies.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative hearings, conduct site visits, and perform related work as required and assigned.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering, geology, geophysics, hydrology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field; one (1) year of professional-level experience in one of the above-listed areas or closely related work; and one (1) year experience in the management of high capitalization projects; (or) an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations; environmental remediation of petroleum pollution and pollution control; hydrological survey methods and equipment; principles of ground and surface water hydrology and geology; knowledge of the methods and techniques of auditing and processing claims; and demonstrating computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and hydrologic modeling programs.
Skills in applying environmental remediation technologies for environmental clean-up; simultaneous management of multiple high capitalization projects; preparing technical information clearly and concisely in both oral and written form; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; interpreting engineering plans and specifications; and coordinating effectively with other Fund operations and Commission rules.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.
• Remote work may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and program. This job is eligible to work remote as approved. Applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and remotely, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and Teams phone capabilities during scheduled working hours.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

15 days per year of annual leave
15 days per year of sick leave
11 paid holidays annually
Longevity bonus
A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30. All employees appointed to state service are an At-Will employee and shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on a favorable background check
FLSA Non-Exempt/Exempt status
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Must reside within county candidate works in

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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