Environmental Specialist

Overview

The 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.

• Review engineering 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; 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.
• Conduct engineering inspections and oversight of facility construction, with special attention to proper soil compaction and liner installation. Prepare reports summarizing inspection findings and develop strategies for bringing about compliance, including enforcement referrals.

• 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 a baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical).

Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presenting, Customer Focus

Erika Carleski

Ohio EPA Northeast District Of Twinsburg, Summit County, Ohio

$30.55 - $44.74

Full-time

Classified

OCSEA

Environmental Services

Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Customer Focus, Presenting, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Environmental Protection Agency

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.