What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist 2 (20038940) position at Ohio EPA?
What We Need
An Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2
What We Do
Our main goals are providing environmental leadership in the state of Ohio and protecting the environment and public health. As a state agency, we achieve this by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Visit the Division of Air Pollution Control air monitoring website to learn more about our work: Division of Air Pollution Control Air Monitoring Program
What We Need You To Do
The Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative individual to join our team in beautiful downtown Columbus
Ah! There you are!
As an Ohio EPA environmental specialist, you will assist the manager of the Air Quality Evaluation & Planning section with the coordination and development of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and implementation of the requirements and rules necessary to attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards. This is exciting, innovative work that uses your skills in data handling and interpretation, technical writing, problem solving and planning to contribute to real progress in Ohio’s air quality!
You will aid in the development and review of monitoring data, technical documents, cost analyses, engineering guides, policies, and new rules and revisions. You will also be participating on committees and workgroups with other organizations, states, and federal agencies, while assessing results from atmospheric dispersion and photochemical models to support SIP activities, Clean Air Act requirements, or other Ohio activities requiring modeling efforts. You will design and evaluate air quality modeling protocols, execute air quality models, review data, and prepare reports. You will provide guidance and assistance to Ohio EPA personnel and others concerning SIPs and air quality modeling. Additionally, you will perform reviews of federal EPA proposals and prepare comments related to SIPs and modeling, as well as assist in the development of emissions inventory and meteorological databases for use in SIPs and air quality models.
Let’s Recap The Major Duties
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.
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Agency Contact Name and Information
Hollie.Robinson@epa.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 3, 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
Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Services
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.
An Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2
What We Do
Our main goals are providing environmental leadership in the state of Ohio and protecting the environment and public health. As a state agency, we achieve this by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Visit the Division of Air Pollution Control air monitoring website to learn more about our work: Division of Air Pollution Control Air Monitoring Program
What We Need You To Do
The Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative individual to join our team in beautiful downtown Columbus
Ah! There you are!
As an Ohio EPA environmental specialist, you will assist the manager of the Air Quality Evaluation & Planning section with the coordination and development of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and implementation of the requirements and rules necessary to attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards. This is exciting, innovative work that uses your skills in data handling and interpretation, technical writing, problem solving and planning to contribute to real progress in Ohio’s air quality!
You will aid in the development and review of monitoring data, technical documents, cost analyses, engineering guides, policies, and new rules and revisions. You will also be participating on committees and workgroups with other organizations, states, and federal agencies, while assessing results from atmospheric dispersion and photochemical models to support SIP activities, Clean Air Act requirements, or other Ohio activities requiring modeling efforts. You will design and evaluate air quality modeling protocols, execute air quality models, review data, and prepare reports. You will provide guidance and assistance to Ohio EPA personnel and others concerning SIPs and air quality modeling. Additionally, you will perform reviews of federal EPA proposals and prepare comments related to SIPs and modeling, as well as assist in the development of emissions inventory and meteorological databases for use in SIPs and air quality models.
Let’s Recap The Major Duties
- Coordinate, develop, and engage State Implementation Plans (SIP) to maintain national air quality standards.
- Assess results from established dispersion and photochemical models to support SIP activities.
- Assist in development and review of monitoring data, technical documents, proposals, engineering guides, emissions inventory, and meteorological data related to SIPs.
- Consult with internal and external personnel, business, and the public concerning SIPs and air modeling.
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.
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Agency Contact Name and Information
Hollie.Robinson@epa.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 3, 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
Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Services
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.
Salary : $29 - $43
