Environmental Specialist

Overview

Environmental Specialist 2

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

• Review installation applications and engineering plans for wastewater treatment systems.
• Prepare NPDES permits for municipal, industrial, and semi-public wastewater treatment plants and inspect plants for permit compliance.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints of non-compliance activities.
• Provide engineering technical assistance to local governments, consultants, and the public on environmental regulations.
• Respond to public complaints of violations and issue enforcement actions as necessary to address identified violations and non-compliance issues.
• Advise public officials, industry representatives, consultants, and the public on federal and state regulations and requirements for wastewater treatment facilities.

• ENGINEERING PREFERRED
• 12 months of experience as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861. OR
• 4 years of training or 4 years of experience in a position involving engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical). Training and experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned. OR
• Baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical).

Job

Skills:

Environmental Services, Engineering, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus

The State of Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants may be required to submit an official transcript if selected. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.

Location:

50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Division:
Surface Water

Background Check:
The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration. An individual assessment will be made before excluding an applicant.

EEO Statement:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. Employment practices involve decisions related to hiring, transfers, promotions, discipline, and other terms of employment.

ADA Statement:
The agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at  prior to testing or interviewing.

Benefits:
Ohio offers a variety of competitive benefits. For a list of benefits, visit the Total Rewards website. Benefits may include Medical Coverage, Dental/Vision/Life Insurance after eligibility, paid time off, leave options, and development opportunities.