Careers with DEQ

Our Recruitment Statement

Do you have specific skills, experience and/or a degree in a physical, chemical, or biological science, engineering, business administration, finance or accounting? If so, COME GROW YOUR CAREER WITH DEQ.

DEQ recruits the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated employees. DEQ also works diligently to retain employees through the following:

  • Career advancement opportunities;
  • Technical, professional and personal development training;
  • Health, dental and life insurance;
  • Flexible work schedules;
  • Minimum of 120 hours paid vacation each year plus paid sick leave each year; and
  • Many more benefits…

DEQ is addressing the environmental protection needs of the state of Oklahoma by recruiting career-oriented people to join our team of qualified professionals. In addition to job tasks, DEQ employees participate in volunteer activities such as Science Fest, Adopt-A-Street, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, the Woody Guthrie Festival, and H2Oklahoma.

It is the policy of DEQ to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Our goal is to have a work force that reflects DEQ’s commitment to equal opportunity for all.

To apply for an opening at the Oklahoma DEQ, please go to Careers (oklahoma.gov).