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State of Ohio

Environmental Specialist 2 (20046747)

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

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Organization

Agency Contact: Erika Carleski Location

Ohio EPA Northeast District Office 2110 East Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087 Compensation

$30.55 - $44.74 per hour Schedule

Full‑time Union

OCSEA Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills: Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Public Relations Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Reasoning, Verbal Communication Agency Overview

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2 We Do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, we protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. Job Description

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is hiring an Environmental Specialist for the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at our Northeast District Office in Summit County. Your role will involve district Site Coordinator and RCRA Inspector duties, reviewing and preparing work plans, sampling plans, reports, and technical memoranda for remedial action and hazardous waste handling facilities. Responsibilities

Perform district Site Coordinator and RCRA Inspector duties. Review and prepare work plans, sampling plans, reports, and technical memoranda for sites undergoing assessment and cleanup. Inspect facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations and permit requirements. Investigate complaints and conduct assessments of contaminated environmental or waste-related media. Provide technical assistance to Ohio EPA legal staff and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and offer testimony at legal proceedings if necessary. Qualifications

12 months experience as Environmental Specialist 1 (preferred). Or 4 years training/experience in engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology, or comparable physical or health science field with responsibility for compliance monitoring surveys, inspections, or investigations. Or a bachelor’s degree in a related physical or health science field, with training commensurate with duties to be assigned. Benefits

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year) Childbirth, Adoption and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.) Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Supplemental Information

All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. No attachments will be accepted for this posting. Background Check

A criminal background check will be required for the final candidate. EEO Statement

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after, or status as a foster parent, as defined by applicable law. 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. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

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