Environmental Specialist 2 (20043348)

The Ohio EPA is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 for its Division of Drinking and Ground Waters in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves implementing the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program, creating hydrogeologic data maps, and assisting public water systems with protection planning. Candidates should have experience in geology, hydrology, or related fields. The position requires technical assistance on groundwater matters and involvement in water quality monitoring.
Geology Preferred

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 Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) at our Southwest District Office in Dayton.

You’ll help ensure safe drinking water. Pretty cool, right?

Your primary role is to help implement Ohio’s Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program. You’ll create assessments of new public well sites by considering site acceptability and criteria, reviewing aquifer testing and evaluating proximity to known contaminant sources. Using mapping software such as ArcGIS Pro, you’ll create hydrogeologic data maps showing ground water flow direction, aquifer characteristics, potential contaminant sources and source water protection areas. You’ll assist public water systems (PWS) with source water protection planning through workshops, individual mentoring and technical assistance

You’ll also work on projects supporting the state’s Ambient Ground Water Quality Monitoring Program and Public Drinking Water Program, including semi-annual sampling to characterize ground water quality, interpretation of Ohio’s water well standards and hydrogeologic sensitivity assessments.

As subject matter expert, you’ll assist the agency’s Division of Surface Water by evaluating the geology of wastewater sites for potential for ground water contamination, reviewing ground water monitoring data and conducting special investigations of known or potential ground water contamination.

Let’s filter out the basic tasks.
• Create and use hydrogeologic information to assess contamination threats to public drinking water sources and determine sites for public drinking water wells.
• Conduct ground water sampling and review ground water monitoring reports.
• Assist public water systems in developing and implementing source water protective strategies.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external parties on ground water matters.

Get into the flow and apply today!

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, Geology/Hydrology Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Attention to Detail, and Critical Thinker.

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hollie.Robinson@epa.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 27, 2025, 8:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio EPA Southwest District Of

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton

Compensation

$29.23 - $42.81

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Environmental Services

Technical Skills

Environmental Services, Geology/Hydrology

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

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.