Environmental Specialist

Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2

Division:
Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) – Central Office, Columbus, Ohio.

Job Summary: The Environmental Specialist assists division staff with reviewing, preparing, processing, and recommending actions on permit applications, closure plans, RCRA corrective action documents, engineering plans, and other related documents submitted by hazardous waste facilities. The role attends public and environmental hearings to answer questions, provide technical assistance, and present testimony. The specialist also performs site searches in RCRAInfo, assigns U.S. EPA , and maintains handler information.

Knowledge of DERR data management systems and participation in data quality processes are required.

• Assist division staff with reviewing, preparing, and processing permit applications.
• Attend public hearings to answer questions and receive comments.
• Provide site searches on the national hazardous waste information management system, RCRAInfo, and assign U.S. EPA .
• Demonstrate knowledge of DERR data management systems and related environmental data in Ohio.
• Participate in developing and implementing data quality processes, audit procedures, and reporting.

• At least 12 months experience as Environmental Specialist 1 (85861).
• Four years of training or experience in a position involving engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or other comparable physical or health science field, with responsibility for compliance monitoring, surveys, inspections, or permit review related to hazardous waste, oil & gas, or municipal wastewater.
• A baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science, urban & regional planning, or related field, with training commensurate with duties.

• Environmental Services
• Public Relations
• Engineering
• Equipment Operations
• Clerical & Data Entry
• Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
• Auditing
• Training
• Reasoning
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Customer Focus

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after 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 (including Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio 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 any status protected by applicable law.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at  prior to testing or interviewing.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215