The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, OR BUSINESS PREFERRED
5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology &/or other comparable science field &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain only to Department of Transportation) evaluating & approving complex engineering design plans, conducting most sensitive environmental surveillance activities &/or environmental pollution compliance monitoring inspections, investigating complex public health &/or environmental pollution problems, initiating complex enforcement actions, or assisting in planning, developing & maintaining specific environmental projects & programs; AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. as lead worker. Note\: Training &/or experience must correspond to environmental area to be assigned. Positions in Environmental Protection Agency's solid waste program, excluding those in solid waste planning unit, also require valid Ohio certificate of registration as sanitarian or valid Ohio certificate as sanitarian-in-training.
OR 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 2, 85862.
OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Environmental Services, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Public Relations, Grants Administration, Program Management, Interviewing, Equipment Operations, Performance Management, Organizing and Planning, Reasoning, Customer Focus
What We Need:
Environmental Supervisor
What We Do:
At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.
Location\: TBD upon candidate selection
Division\: Environmental and Financial Assistance
Background Check: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
EEO Statement\: The Ohio Environmental Protections 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 (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.
ADA Statement\: 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 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
What We Need YOU To Do:
Ohio EPA wants you to join our team as an environmental supervisor in the Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance (DEFA)at our Central Office in Columbus, Ohio.
Looking to improve your career and the environment? We got you!
You'll play a key role in DEFA by guiding a dedicated team working to provide low-cost loans and grants for drinking water improvement projects throughout the state.
As supervisor, you’ll review and track project nominations,applications, andschedules to ensure compliance with program and staterequirements. You’ll track loan/grant costs and approvepaymentrequests andmaintain accurate and complete files and project documents in our AIMS database.
You’ll assign projects to staff and guide them on reviewing applications and navigating project specifics. You’ll track and monitor staff work, conduct performance reviews, and develop, recommend, and implement staff professional development activities.
You’ll maintain close coordination and communication withother DEFA sections toensuretimely andaccurate executionofdivisionresponsibilities and alignment with the division’s goals. You’ll also communicate with external parties, answer inquiries from citizens, funding applicants and public officials, and represent DEFA at public meetings and events.
Experience in program coordination or project management is a plus and the ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of budgeting, accounting and financial reviews, strong communication and organization skills, and be able to juggle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Let’s recap.:
Review and track project nominations, applications, and schedules to ensure compliance.
Track loan/grant costs and approve payment requests.
Assign projects to staff and guide them on reviewing applications/project specifics.
Coordinate and communicate with DEFA sections to ensure timely and accurate results.
Communicate with external parties.
If this role sounds like a match for your skillset and interests, apply today!
