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State of Ohio

Environmental Specialist 2 (20043475)

State of Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio, United States, 44087

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Job Description - Environmental Specialist 2 (20043475) (250009BY)

Organization Agency Contact Name and Information: Erika Carleski

Work Location Ohio EPA Northeast District of 2110 East Aurora Road Twinsburg 44087

Primary Location United States of America - OHIO - Summit County - Twinsburg

Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74

Schedule Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill Technical Skills: Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Agency Overview Environmental Specialist 2 – Division of Materials and Waste Management

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.

Job Description What We Need YOU To Do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as a solid waste engineer with the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northeast District Office in Summit County.

Looking for a solid (waste) position? We gotchu.

We are looking for a driven, detail‑oriented person to review engineering plans, technical documents, and permit applications for solid waste landfills and facilities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.

You’ll conduct engineering inspections and oversight of facility construction, with special attention to proper soil compaction and liner installation. You’ll prepare reports and correspondence summarizing inspection findings and develop strategies for bringing about compliance for facilities, as needed, including enforcement referrals.

You’ll participate in agency and division workgroups and enforcement cases and provide technical assistance to permittees, boards of health, government officials, and industry professionals regarding established solid waste management regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

Review design plans of solid waste facilities for engineering soundness and regulation compliance.

Oversee construction of solid waste facilities, particularly liner installations.

Prepare correspondence relative to permit compliance matters.

Provide technical assistance and outreach to associated industry and government officials.

Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.

Qualifications

ENGINEERING PREFERRED

12 months experience as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.

OR 4 years training or 4 years experience in a position involving engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical). Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

OR baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical).

Job Skills:

Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presenting, Customer Focus

Supplemental Information 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: 2110 East Aurora Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

Division: Materials and Waste Management

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 Protection 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.

Drug‑Free Workplace 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.

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