Environmental Compliance Specialist

Environmental Compliance Specialist 1, 2 or 3 based on education/experience (4712-56)

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Work Location: Environmental Services
250 William Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Agency: Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency, a Local Air Agency for the Ohio and United States Environmental Protection Agencies.

Work Hours: Full‑time / 80 hours bi‑weekly

Starting Salary:
Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 – $23.59 per hour
Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 – $26.29 per hour
Environmental Compliance Specialist 3 – $32.63 per hour

• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Available
• Flexible Work Schedule to accommodate work/life balance
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On‑Site/Near Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! We make a difference in your everyday life with road maintenance, economic development, emergency response, public safety, services for our children and our families within the community, and more!

Want to combine your passion for clean air and a desire to work in public service? Apply for an Environmental Compliance Specialist position with the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency! Come work as part of a dynamic team of people who work to protect air quality.

Starting Salary: $23.59 per hour

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science which includes Engineering Technology, Physical Chemistry, Biological Sciences and advanced mathematics or related field (1 year of Air Regulatory experience preferred).
• Or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State regulations, air pollution inspection techniques, and ability to collect and evaluate data.
• Must have valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.

Starting Salary: $26.29 per hour

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science which includes Engineering Technology, Physical Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and advanced mathematics or related field.
• 3 years of experience in the environmental field which indicates an advanced knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations, inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, and a basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• For internal candidates to qualify for promotion from ECS 1 to ECS 2: 18 months experience as an ECS 1 and completion of an internal training program approved by the section manager.
• Or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Federal and State regulations, air pollution inspection techniques, and ability to collect data.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.

Starting Salary: $32.63 per hour

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science which includes Engineering Technology, Physical Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and advanced mathematics or related field.
• 5 years of experience in the environmental field which indicates an advanced knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations, inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, and an advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• For internal candidates to qualify for promotion from ECS 2 to ECS 3: 12 months experience as an ECS 2 and completion of an internal training program approved by the section manager.
• A basic knowledge of supervision.
• A demonstrable ability to come up with sound solutions to…