Environmental Specialist Job Opening - Water Quality Bureau

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is announcing a job opening for an Environmental Specialist in the Water Quality Bureau. The position focuses on drafting and issuing NPDES permits and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. The application deadline is March 25, 2026.

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted a job opening for an Environmental Specialist within its Water Quality Bureau. This role is primarily responsible for drafting and issuing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for municipal and industrial facilities, serving as a technical resource for permittees, and ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality regulations. The position is crucial for the DNR's implementation of the statewide NPDES program.

This is an employment notice, not a regulatory change impacting regulated entities directly. However, entities that interact with the DNR for NPDES permits should be aware that this role is being filled. The application deadline for interested candidates is March 25, 2026. No specific compliance actions are required from regulated entities based on this announcement.

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[Mar 25] Environmental Specialist - Water Quality Bureau

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Employment

The primary focus of this position is the drafting and issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for municipal and industrial facilities. You will serve as a technical resource for permittees, ensuring they understand and comply with state and federal water quality regulations. By managing a portfolio of permits, you will directly contribute to the DNR’s mission of effectively implementing the statewide NPDES program and safeguarding Iowa's natural resources.

Job Number: 26-02411 Location: 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321 Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some daytime and overnight travel required Closing Date: March, 25, 2026, 11:59 PM For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit: Environmental Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages

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