February 3, 2026
Environmental Specialist Senior - Land Quality Bureau
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an exciting, senior level environmental specialist position available within the Land Quality Bureau, located in Des Moines, Iowa. If you are seeking an opportunity to use your education, skills and experience in career work that offers a compelling sense of mission, as well as a better work-life balance and flexibility, this position offers you the opportunity to contribute directly to the quality of Iowa's environment. You will have a key role within the Financial & Business Assistance Section, with responsibilities for coordinating facility licensing and reporting, retailer permitting and public outreach and education programs for the proper management and disposal of household hazardous materials (HHM).
Job Number: 26-01996
Location: 6200 Park Ave. Ste 200, Des Moines 50321
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, some travel
Closing Date: 2/13, 2026, 11:59 PM
Click HERE for specific job duties, requirements, and application information, or visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa and search by job title.'
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February 3, 2026
Environmental Engineer - Land Quality Bureau
Are you a soon-to-be or recent graduate looking to launch your career with meaningful public service and gain immediate, hands-on experience while working alongside a dedicated, experienced team? Are you an Environmental Engineer looking for a change that offers a compelling sense of mission and better work-life balance and flexibility? If so, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer to join our dedicated team within the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites section of the Land Quality Bureau.
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the protection of Iowa's environment and public health. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites team within the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Program, the Industrial Landfill Program, the Coal Combustion Residue Program, and the Construction & Demolition Landfill Program.
Job Number: 26-01910
Location: 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (some travel)
Closing Date: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM
Click HERE for specific job duties, requirements, and application information or visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa and search by job title.
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