Environmental Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Organization
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Erika Carleski
Ohio EPA Northwest District Of 347 North Dunbridge Road Bowling Green 43402
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green
Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74
ScheduleFull-time
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job SkillTechnical
Skills:
Technical Writing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Who We Need:
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.
Job DescriptionWhat We Need You To Do:
Ohio EPA wants you to join our team as an environmental specialist in the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northwest District Office in Bowling Green, Ohio.
We are where technical expertise meets real-world environmental impact.
We’re seeking a motivated person to support DMWM’s oversight of solid waste management facilities across Northwest Ohio.
In this key role, you’ll lead engineering and technical reviews for facilities including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris and industrial landfills, and waste transfer stations and processing facilities. You’ll review permit applications, engineering documents, and technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. In the field, you’ll inspect waste sites and construction activities to ensure proper operations and quality control and to investigate complaints.
You’ll provide technical assistance in relation to solid waste rules, operational best practices, and siting proposals and support enforcement activities for non‑compliant facilities.
- Lead engineering and technical review for solid waste facilities.
- Conduct field inspections of regulated facilities.
- Review permit applications, engineering plans, and technical reports.
- Provide technical assistance to local health districts and officials.
- Support and coordinate agency enforcement activities.
Are you ready to put your skills to safeguarding Ohio’s waste management? Apply today!
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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, Equipment Operations, Technical Writing, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, 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 for post‑high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position.…
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