Environmental Specialist
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$47,611 to $60,000 DOQ
- Posted Date:03/27/2026
The City of Winder is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support water resource protection, stormwater compliance, and public education efforts. This role combines fieldwork, environmental monitoring, and community outreach to help safeguard local streams, lakes, and watersheds.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct public education programs, presentations, and outreach on stormwater and water quality.
- Perform weekly inspections of streams, creeks, and lakes; document findings and initiate corrective actions.
- Collect and label water samples; investigate illegal discharges and report spills per GA EPD regulations.
- Inspect construction sites for erosion control compliance.
- Assist with MS4 stormwater outfall inspections and reporting.
- Conduct aquatic organism surveys and prepare related water quality reports.
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff; assist with basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Respond to emergency conditions as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
- One year of experience in environmental or stormwater monitoring.
- Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
- GIS certification preferred.
- Valid Class C Driver’s License with satisfactory MVR.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of water sampling, lab procedures, and aquatic organism identification.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to read maps, work outdoors in all weather, and navigate remote or uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift up to 65 lbs and perform physically demanding fieldwork.
Working Conditions
Outdoor, all-weather environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. PPE required as assigned.
City Benefits Package
Health Insurance Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance-CIGNA
- Dental-CIGNA
- Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
- Vision-CIGNA
- Short Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Long Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Basic Life- AFLAC- 2.5 Times Base Annual Income City Paid
- Dependent Life- AFLAC- $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child City Paid
- Voluntary Life-AFLAC
- Group Accident-AFLAC
- Group Critical Illness-AFLAC
- Wellness Rewards Program
Additional City Benefits:
- 13 Paid Holidays
- PTO leave starting at up to 3 weeks
- Education Assistance Program
- EAP Program
- Pay In Lieu of PTO
Retirement:
- 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service
- 457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%
The City of Winder is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Winder prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all aspects of the relationship between the City of Winder and its employees, including:
- Recruitment
- Employment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Training
- Working conditions
- Wages and salary administration
- Employee benefits and application of policies
All offers of employment at City of Winder are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary. Employment with the City of Winder is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or the City of Winder, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Employment with the City of Winder does not constitute a contract of employment, express, or implied.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employers must provide job applicants with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process when requested. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications to schedules, workstations, devices, or other aspects of work that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
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