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SalaryEnvironmental Specialist 2 (20046627) - Hybrid
(240002CQ)What We Need:
Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2
What We Do:
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.
What We Need YOU To Do:
The Ohio EPA wants you to be our newest Environmental Specialist in the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR), working at our Central Office in Franklin County.
But wait, there’s more!
As an Environmental Specialist for the Ohio EPA, you will assist in the review of human health risk assessments, ecological assessments, toxicological reviews, work plans, reports and technical memoranda associated with the investigation and remediation of releases from DERR’s Investigatory Programs and the preparation of human health risk assessments, ecological assessments, toxicological reviews, and technical memoranda when necessary. In addition, you will assist in data analysis, evaluation, and exposure assessment for DERR’s Investigatory Programs. You will apply environmental and scientific principles to resolve complex problems in site investigations, remedy selection and remediation in areas like statistical analysis, data validation, and treatment technologies.
You will assist in the development and revision of cleanup standards for air, soil, sediment, surface water and ground water for Agency cleanup programs, preparing and giving presentations to the regulated community at technical training seminars and conferences. You will help with the development and implementation of technical guidance, policies, training, and procedures relating to DERR’s Investigatory Programs. Additionally, you will review and propose revisions to applicable laws and regulations, including response authorities and cleanup standards. You will participate in technical and educational meetings and seminars for professional development, and coordinate and perform environmental research.
Let’s take a breath and look at what we’ve covered:
- Assist in the review of human health risk assessments, ecological assessments, toxicological reviews, work plans, reports, and technical memoranda.
- Assist in data analysis, evaluation, and exposure assessment for DERR’s Investigatory Programs.
- Apply environmental and scientific principles to resolve complex problems in site investigation, remedy selection and remediation.
- Assist in the development and revision of cleanup standards for Agency cleanup programs.
- Give presentations to the regulated community at technical training seminars and conferences.
- Review and propose revisions to applicable laws and regulations.
- Participate in technical and educational meetings and seminars for professional development, and coordinate and perform environmental research.
Apply today, and let’s talk!
What’s In It For You:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
- 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
- OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
- OR baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
Job Skills: Environmental Services, Customer Focus
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology &/or public or business administration, public relations, budgeting or accounting; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, regulations & standards relative to environmental control &/or public health area assigned*; inspection & investigation techniques & procedures; computer simulations & predictive modeling. Skill in operation & basic maintenance of sampling &/or surveying equipment; operation of video display terminal. Ability to understand technical field of study & analyze & interpret &/or compile scientific/ technical data; prepare & maintain correspondence & detailed, comprehensive reports; cooperate with co-workers & establish & maintain favorable public relations with government officials, public &/or facility operations.
DIVISION: Environmental Response and Revitalization
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
