• E&E Compliance Analyst

    State of Arkansas (North Little Rock, AR)


    E&E COMPLIANCE ANALYST

    Date: May 30, 2025

     

    Req ID: 49731

    Location:

    North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118

     

    Category: DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155

     

    Position Number: 22091252

     

    County: Pulaski

     

    Posting End Date: June 13, 2025

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155

     

    Office of Water Quality

     

    The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.

    Position Information

    Class Code: X075C

     

    Grade: GS06

     

    FLSA Status: EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

    Summary

    The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) Compliance Analyst is responsible for coordinating the compliance activities for specific programs of E&E. This position is governed by state and federal laws and department policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Supervises a small technical and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Reviews case histories of permit owners presented by field personnel to determine appropriate type of enforcement actions. Prepares enforcement documents, such as Notice of Violation or Consent Administrative Order, to present to permit owner found in violation of state and federal regulations and assesses a monetary penalty for violations regarding environmental and community programs. Schedules and conducts informal meetings with permit owners found in violation and negotiates agreement to comply with regulations. Monitors compliance measures of permit owners by tracking activities on a calendar and noting permit owners progress toward full compliance. Provides technical assistance to permit holders and staff by answering questions, interpreting permit language, and coordinating activities and information with other state and federal agencies. Gathers information and prepares reports of division activities to provide information and maintain records. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pollution control. Knowledge of compliance practices and procedures. Ability to communicate information and provide technical assistance on pollution control rules and regulations. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information and prepare narrative reports. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to understand and interpret department policies and procedures and pollution control rules and regulations. Ability to update and maintain records.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in general business, public administration, natural sciences, or a related field, plus one year of experience in compliance inspections, investigations, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the department for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience interpreting and applying pollution control laws and rules

    + Experience collecting water samples

    + Experience applying knowledge of the effects of pollution on plants, animals, and human life in the field or laboratory

    + Experience recording observations and analyses accurately

    + Experience applying biological and ecological science theories and principles

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock