Environmental Specialist 2 (20046679)

The Ohio EPA is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 for their Central Office in Columbus, OH. The role involves implementing solid waste and construction debris programs, reviewing technical documents, providing technical assistance, and participating in outreach and training. Candidates should have relevant experience or a degree in environmental science or related fields. This is a full-time position based in Columbus, not a remote job.
What We Need You To Do

Join our team and become the newest environmental specialist with DMWM at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Ready to join the team? Step to it!

As environmental specialist, you’ll help DMWM with implementing Ohio’s solid waste and construction and demolition debris (C&DD) programs. Collaborating with team members, you’ll gain experience and knowledge to become a subject matter expert for the division’s beneficial use, composting, and infectious waste programs.

You’ll work independently to review technical reports, applications, and other program-related documents and develop guidance documents for standard operating procedures and rulemaking.

You’ll provide technical assistance to division staff, health districts, the regulated community and the public, and represent the division at inspections, conferences and other outreach events. You’ll participate in the development, implementation, and presentation of training materials to support compliance with Ohio’s environmental regulations.

Let’s run back those key plays.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external clients about Ohio’s solid waste and construction & demolition debris programs.
• Review technical reports, applications, and other program documents.
• Provide outreach and participate in topical conferences and meetings.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and presentation of training materials for compliance education.

It’s time to spring forward and apply for this opportunity!
• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Law, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Training, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Equipment Operations, Presenting, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Mar 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$29.23 - $42.81

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Environmental Services

Technical Skills

Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Training, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Law

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Presenting

Agency Overview

Who 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. Our Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) is a nationally recognized leader in traditional and innovative waste materials management.