Environmental Specialist 2

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.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving geology or hydrology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science field, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, 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 field.

-Or positions involved in providing financial, technical & administrative assistance for planning, design & implementation of environmental infrastructure & pollution abatement, & prevention projects, applicants must have completed undergraduate core coursework in business/public administration, public relations/marketing, political science or communications, or have 4 yrs. exp. in position involving public contact to explain policies, procedures & programs of agency, writing of promotional &/or explanatory publications & materials, budgeting, contract administration & working with others on team projects. Note\: For all positions engaged in field work, applicants must be able to provide own transportation. New employees in EPA's solid waste program, excluding those in the solid waste planning unit, must obtain a sanitarian-in-training certificate during their probationary period.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Regulatory Compliance Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Attention to Detail, and Critical Thinker.

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\: Central Office-50 W. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 .

Division\: Drinking and Ground Waters

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 prior to testing or interviewing.

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.

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.

About Us:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is a trusted leader and environmental steward using innovation, quality service and public involvement to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Ohioans.

Ohio EPA's goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship.

What we need:

Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist

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.

What we need YOU to do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Drinking and Ground Water (DDAGW) at our central office in Columbus.

Let’s get into it!

As DDAGW’s newest environmental specialist, you will implement water and wastewater operator certification programs within the division, coordinating operator certification activities with the Operator Certification Advisory Council, the Division of Surface Water (DSW), and other agencies. You’ll assist in drafting and developing statewide guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent implementation of operator certification programs for public drinking water systems and wastewater works. You’ll also assist in reviewing applications for eligibility for certification as a professional operator, revising, preparing, validating, scheduling, and conducting examinations for the water and wastewater operator certification programs.

You’ll track continuing education training and other requirements for renewing professional operator certificates, reviewing and evaluating certification renewal applications. You’ll serve as a technical consultant and resource person to engineers, operators, governmental officials, and private firms regarding laws, regulations, practices, and procedures for professional operator certification and technical issues. This involves participating in meetings, conferences, and training courses as needed.

Additionally, you’ll get to conduct special drinking water and wastewater projects, maintain technical knowledge through site visits, training, and more. You’ll also draft reports, program evaluations, guidance documents, manuals, and compliance assessments.

Here’s the synopsis:

· Review and evaluate applications for eligibility for certification as a professional operator.

· Coordinate operator certification activities with the Operator Certification Advisory Council, DSW, and other agencies to ensure compliance with program standards.

· Assist in drafting and developing statewide guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent implementation of the professional operator certification program.

· Maintain the tracking of continuing education training and other requirements for renewal of professional operator certificates.

· Serve as technical consultant and resource person to engineers, operators, government officials, and private firms regarding laws, regulations, practices, and procedures for professional operator certification and technical issues.

· Perform other duties as required.

Apply today, and let’s talk!