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.
What We Need YOU To Do:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR), working at our central office in Columbus, Ohio.
Ready for more?
As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll assist the implementation of DERR’s hazardous waste inspection assistance program. You’ll prepare inspection checklists, conduct technical assistance-related inspections at hazardous waste management facilities, and provide inspection and pollution prevention-related technical assistance to the agency’s district offices. You’ll provide pollution prevention information at each inspection and develop strategies for upgrading non-complying facilities.
In conjunction with DERR, you’ll coordinate activities for remedial actions, including closure plans, post-closure plans, and corrective actions. You’ll review findings of inspections and other evidence to be used in hearings and litigation, and review possible pollution prevention projects in settlement negotiations. You’ll assist Central and District offices in reviewing hazardous waste facility closure plans, hazardous waste installation and operations permits, and RCRA facility assessments.
Additionally, you’ll provide regulatory assistance to industry, agency personnel, consultants, government officials, industry, and citizens on state and federal hazardous waste regulations, treatment and disposal options, and pollution prevention resources. You’ll provide direct input into the development of grant commitments and statewide guidelines related to hazardous waste facility inspections and enforcement, as well as develop various portions of the enforcement procedures and regulations for the agency and state.
Here’s a quick review:
- Assist in the implementation of DERR’s hazardous waste inspection assistance program.
- Prepare inspection checklists, conduct technical assistance-related inspections, and provide pertinent technical assistance to agency staff.
- Coordinate activities for remedial actions, including closure plans, post-closure plans, and corrective actions.
- Assist in the review of closure plans, various permits, assessments, etc.
- Provide regulatory assistance on hazardous waste regulations, treatment and disposal options, and pollution prevention resources.
Apply today, and let’s talk!
What We Need:
Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2
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.
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\: 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Division\: Environmental Response and Revitalization
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.
- 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
- OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
- OR baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
Job Skills:Environmental Services, Engineering, Training, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Written Communication, Customer Focus
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.
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.
