"SUPERFUND" COST RECOVERY SPECIALISTS (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES (EPA) COMPLIANCE JOBS) California Occupational Guide Number 2000-A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), or "Superfund," authorizes EPA to identify and arrange to clean up waste dumps that contaminate their surroundings and threaten human health. "Superfund" Cost Recovery Specialists assemble cost documentation to support government cost claims. They also ensure that all costs associated with sites are documented.
COMPENSATION
Annual Wage Entry Level: General Services (GS) Levels 5/7** GS Level 5 Begins at $19,807 GS Level 7 Begins at $24,534 Experienced: GS Levels 9/11/12 GS Level 9 Begins at $30,012 GS Level 11 Begins at $36,313 GS Level 12 Begins at $43,522
REQUIREMENTS
Skills - Understand and apply EPA laws and regulations - Use technical knowledge to do investigations and inspections - Establish facts and draw conclusions based on information gathered - Use both written and spoken communication to influence public officials the public and those responsible for hazardous waste Training/Requirements - B.A. Degree in Public Administration, Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Resources or related fields - Experience as Environmental Site Assessment Specialist
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
Not Available.
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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