Job Description
Join our mission to protect human health and the environment. The EPA Region 6 office in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Environmental Protection Specialist to lead critical initiatives in coastal restoration and pollution control. Work at the forefront of federal environmental policy implementation in Louisiana's unique ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce Clean Water Act compliance programs for industrial facilities
- Conduct site inspections and environmental impact assessments
- Lead community outreach initiatives for environmental justice programs
- Analyze water quality data and prepare regulatory reports
- Coordinate with state agencies on Superfund site remediation
- Prepare technical guidance documents for industrial compliance
- Manage grant programs for environmental research projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
- 3+ years of regulatory compliance experience
- Familiarity with EPA regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act)
- Valid state driver's license
- Strong data analysis and GIS mapping skills
- Ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Experience with NEPA documentation processes
- Professional certification in environmental management preferred