Environmental Specialist 3 (District 4 Capital Programs Administration), PN 20056241

Official Position Description

Acts as team &/or program leader over Lower-level environmental specialists & support staff, performing environmental research, investigation, oversees statewide programs, projects & schedules, tracking program activities, evaluates work & reviews of environmental documents (e.g., categorical exclusions; environmental assessments; environmental assessments; environmental impact statements; noise reports; farmland impact rating reports; archaeological/historical reports; biological reports; endangered species reports; social/economic reports; air quality reports; environmental audits for hazardous wastes; pre-qualification submittals) to obtain environmental clearance as mandated for all transportation projects & reviews & evaluates work on environmental documents prepared by outside consultants involved in state projects from other local government entities & develops & monitors statewide environmental research & studies to determine impact of proposed transportation projects; serves as team leader on statewide programs, projects, schedules &/or tracking program; develops survey methods;

Responsible for development and coordination of Environmental Assessments & other specialized reports, procedure development necessary to obtain environmental clearance. Provides assistance & investigation for other District departments, cities, counties and private agencies to assure adherence and compliance to state and federal law, policy, and regulations.

Coordinates & monitors activities with other federal, state & local government agencies &/or general public; develops & monitors performance of environmental programs &/or activities with other agencies; acts as lead agency contact person for agreements.

• 7 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in environmentally-related discipline; 3 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.
• Or 2 yrs. relevant programmatic experience as Environmental Supervisor, 85865.
• Or combination of education in environmentally focused discipline or other job-related discipline & specific programmatic experience equaling 7 yrs. Additionally, for the Department of Transportation only, the following options may apply: -5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology, geography or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or completion of graduate core coursework in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology, geography or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned; 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. In position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or 12 mos. exp as an Environmental Specialist 2, 85862
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Environmental Services

Technical Skills: Environmental Services

Professional Skills: Customer Focus; Teamwork

Organization

Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information

DOTD04.HumanResources

Unposting Date

Feb 7, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 4 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation

$32.08-$47.06

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00AM-3:30PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Environmental Services

Technical Skills

Environmental Services

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Environmental Specialist 3 (District 4 Capital Programs Administration), PN 20056241

Work Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

ODOT's Mission Statement

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.