Environmental Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance, Waste Management -
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Overview
Organization: Agency Contact Name and Information :
Erika Carleski
Unposting Date: Feb 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location: Ohio EPA Northeast District Of 2110 East Aurora Road Twinsburg 44087
Primary
Location:
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Twinsburg
Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74
Schedule: Full-time
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Technical Skills :
Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Environmental Specialist 2– Division of Materials and Waste Management
What We DoAt 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.
What We Need YOU To DoThe Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as a solid waste engineer with the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northeast District Office in Summit County.
Looking for a solid (waste) position? We gotchu.
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented person to review engineering plans, technical documents, and permit applications for solid waste landfills and facilities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
You’ll conduct engineering inspections and oversight of facility construction, with special attention to proper soil compaction and liner installation. You’ll prepare reports and correspondence summarizing inspection findings and develop strategies for bringing about compliance for facilities, as needed, including enforcement referrals.
You’ll participate in agency and division work groups and enforcement cases and provide technical assistance to permit tees, boards of health, government officials, and industry professionals regarding established solid waste management regulations and practices.
Let’s recap:
- Review design plans of solid waste facilities for engineering soundness and regulation compliance.
- Oversee construction of solid waste facilities, particularly liner installations.
- Prepare correspondence relative to permit compliance matters.
- Provide technical assistance and outreach to associated industry and government officials.
Got the drive and technical knowledge to help protect Ohio’s environment? Apply today!
BenefitsWhy Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
* For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications- ENGINEERING PREFERRED
- 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
- OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in a position involving engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical). Training & 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, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presenting, Customer Focus
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…
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