Environmental Specialist 2 ()
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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 EPAs solid waste program excluding those in the solid waste planning unit must obtain a sanitarianintraining 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.
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 posthigh 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: Air Pollution Control
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 applicants 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 inservice 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 atprior 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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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:
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.
What we need YOU to do:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as an environmental specialist with the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) at our Central Office in Columbus.
Can you process data like a prep chef Lets talk!
Were looking for a detaileddriven motivated individual whos a wiz with scientific numbers to analyze ambient air monitoring and emissions inventory data collected from regulated air sources and prepare the data for submission to state and federal databases including the National Emissions Inventory (NEI).
As a subject matter expert youll serve as the technical contact for implementing federal state and local toxics rules. Youll review and evaluate emissions data for toxicological effects measure toxic air pollutant concentrations and identify areas of concern.
Youll conduct emissions risk assessments which include developing inventories evaluating dispersion modeling and calculating inhalation exposure advise other divisions and local and state agencies on evaluating risk assessment procedures and products.
To keep stakeholders informed youll coordinate communication between state and local agencies concerning toxic air pollutants and provide information and education to the public concerning risk assessment and air pollutant issues.
Lets parse out the main points:
Analyze and prepare air toxics emissions data for entry into state and federal databases.
Serve as a technical contact on federal state and local air toxics rules.
Evaluate the toxicological effects of air pollutants from new and existing sources.
Conduct toxic emissions risk assessments and advise stakeholders on risk assessment products procedures and results.
The analysis concludes this is a great opportunity to join Ohio EPA. Lets go!
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 EPAs goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39) and as outlined in the posting.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
