Environmental Specialist 2

Please contact our State Human Resources Division by calling or email if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event.

Travel is required as needed. You must provide own transportation or to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license from state of residence.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12) the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.

This position is assigned as a pay range 32 of the State of Ohios pay schedule with a starting hourly rate of $31.47 and current range up to $46.08 per hour. Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract or unless the selected candidates qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum.

With continued employment and satisfactory performance employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1.

This position supports programs related to hazardous waste management resource conservation and recycling pollution prevention underground storage tanks spill prevention and response water and wastewater management and air or noise emissions management. The Environmental Specialist 2 performs facility inspections evaluates compliance with federal and state environmental regulations initiates corrective action when necessary and supports environmental enforcement rules and procedures for the base.

The position also reviews facility plans including military construction and real property maintenance projects prepares environmental assessments determines potential environmental impact and participates in environmental inspections and self-audits to ensure compliance for facilities under construction.

Additional responsibilities include preparing and maintaining project records and reports collecting and organizing technical data documenting field work summarizing project progress and effectiveness providing technical assistance and working cooperatively with environmental personnel industrial shop advisors commanders supervisors maintenance workers and other base personnel. The position also develops and presents environmental training programs for personnel with environmental responsibilities.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license security clearance and Common Access Card. This position may require travel outdoor work in varying weather conditions exposure to toxic or hazardous substances and work at heights.

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.

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 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.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate within the employment history and/or education sections how at least one of the following minimum qualifications are met.

• Have at least 12 months of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1 with the State of Ohio.

• At least 4 years of experience in a position involving engineering chemistry physics biology environmental science geology hydrogeology another comparable physical or health science field or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys inspections reviews investigations or preparing environmental assessments evaluations reports and related documents.

• Possess a bachelors degree in engineering chemistry physics biology environmental science earth science urban and regional planning geology or another comparable physical or health science field with training commensurate with the duties to be assigned.

• The equivalent combination of education training and experience.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates behaviors that support mission readiness and the values of the Ohio National Guard. The successful candidate should be able to:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external partners.

• Build trust through dependability follow-through and sound technical judgment.

• Take ownership of assigned programs and maintain high standards for compliance and documentation.

• Work cooperatively across shops offices and leadership levels to solve problems.

• Remain flexible and mission-focused when priorities shift.

• Support a culture of readiness accountability and continuous improvement.

The Ohio Adjutant Generals Department provides mission-ready personnel facilities and operational support to the Ohio National Guard. Our state civilian workforce plays a critical role in supporting readiness environmental stewardship regulatory compliance and the long-term success of military operations across Ohio.

This position supports the 121st Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base and helps ensure environmental programs are effectively managed compliant and aligned with federal state and agency requirements.

Learn more by visiting

Why join us

This is a unique opportunity to use your environmental expertise in direct support of military readiness environmental stewardship and public service. At the Ohio Adjutant Generals Department your work helps protect the environment support safe and compliant operations and strengthen the mission of the Ohio National Guard.

If you are detail-oriented technically skilled and ready to support a mission that matters we encourage you to Environmental Specialist 2 serves as an advanced environmental professional responsible for developing implementing and managing specialized environmental programs at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.