Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Responsible for reviewing Public Health Environmental Investigation reports, databases, fiscal reimbursement records, and related documents, including Hazard Control Orders, Clearance reports, Notices of Compliance and Non‑Compliance, and other environmental investigation, enforcement, fiscal reimbursement, and regulatory information.

Interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations and communicate that information to citizens, industry, and the regulated community.

Provide guidance to individuals on violations, investigation processes, compliance and investigation issues, and represent the agency in compliance and education.

Review permit applications; provide guidance to companies on permit issues and represent the agency in negotiating the issues of said permits.

Provide training to internal and external individuals and groups on environmental topics.

• Review Public Health Environmental Investigation reports, databases, fiscal reimbursement records, and related documents, including Hazard Control Orders, Clearance reports, Notices of Compliance and Non‑Compliance, and other environmental investigation, enforcement, fiscal reimbursement, and regulatory information.
• Interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations and communicate that information to citizens, industry, and the regulated community.
• Provide guidance to individuals on violations, investigation processes, compliance and investigation issues, and represent the agency in compliance and education.
• Review permit applications; provide guidance to companies on permit issues and represent the agency in negotiating the issues of said permits.
• Provide training to internal and external individuals and groups on environmental topics.

• Review lead risk assessment reports, lead clearance exams, and Lead Safe applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Issue Lead Safe certificates to property owners.
• Respond to and address inquiries with grace, professionalism, and outstanding customer service.
• Assist with legal enforcement actions related to Lead Safe Certification and other projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science‑related field from an accredited college or university.
• Substitution:
  Two years of full‑time paid experience in lead risk assessment, asbestos compliance, or other environmental compliance may be substituted for each year of education lacking.
• Must be a licensed lead risk assessor.
• Must demonstrate the ability to process environmental reports electronically with minimum supervision.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Experience conducting Public Health Lead Investigations in the state of Ohio is preferred.

The City’s guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending on your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.