Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist 2

Job :  (260003RX).

Location:

347 North Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Environmental Specialist 2 works within the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM), overseeing solid waste management facilities across Northwest Ohio. The role combines technical expertise with on‑site inspections to protect the environment and public health.

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

• Engineering preferred: 12 months as Environmental Specialist 1 or 4‑year training/experience in an engineering field (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical) commensurate with duties.
• OR a baccalaureate degree in one of the aforementioned engineering disciplines.
• Job skills:
  Environmental Services, Engineering, Equipment Operations, Technical Writing, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Focus.

Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off with 11 paid holidays, childbirth and adoption leave, education and development opportunities, and a public retirement system. Detailed benefit information is available on the State of Ohio’s Total Rewards website.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 other protected classes as defined by Ohio and federal law.

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

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits the use of marijuana. The position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).