Environmental Specialist

Job Title

Environmental Specialist 2

347 North Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 (Ohio EPA Northwest District Office)

Erika Carleski

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We achieve this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. The Environmental Specialist 2 will support the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) in overseeing solid waste management facilities throughout Northwest Ohio.

• Lead engineering and technical reviews for solid waste facilities, including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, industrial landfills, waste transfer stations, and processing facilities.
• Review permit applications, engineering documents, and technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct field inspections of regulated facilities and construction activities to ensure proper operations, quality control, and to investigate complaints.
• Provide technical assistance to boards of health, local and municipal officials, county commissioners, and industry professionals regarding solid waste rules, operational best practices, and siting proposals.
• Support and coordinate agency enforcement activities for non‑compliant facilities, including documentation and compliance follow‑up.

• baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical)
  * or* four years of training or experience in a related engineering position.
• Or twelve months of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• Preferred experience in sanitary engineering, geotechnical, civil, environmental, agricultural, or chemical engineering.

• Medical coverage
• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums paid after the eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave, and eleven paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, public service loan forgiveness, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 parental status. The Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check. Prior convictions may be considered on an individual basis.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. Use of marijuana (recreational or non‑medical cannabis) is prohibited. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to state policy.