What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist 2 (20039134) - Hybrid position at Ohio EPA?
What We Need YOU To Do
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance (DEFA), working at our central office in Columbus, Ohio.
Curious? We figured as much!
As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll perform critical functions in DEFA’s Office of Financial Assistance that are required as part of administering Ohio’s Clean Water state revolving fund program. You’ll perform independent engineering reviews primarily for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, reviewing detailed plans and specifications for issuance of Permit-to-Installs. You’ll review facility plans and specialized reports on infiltration and inflow in existing water system, combined sewer system analyses, and value engineering reports.
You’ll also provide technical assistance and guidance to consulting engineers, communities, public officials, and the public. You’ll participate in marketing and planning meetings, as well as offer project specific assistance in the development of facility plans and designs. As needed, you’ll perform construction management activities and recommend actions to be taken by the agency, and review bid packages and contract award recommendations for the endorsement for funding.
You’ll conduct the final inspections on project construction completions to ensure they conform with program requirements and visit construction sites to monitor the progress of construction and maintenance of existing treatment systems. You’ll coordinate project reviews and determinations with other project team members, consultants, public officials, and other agencies.
Let’s Breakdown The Main Highlights
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Agency Contact Name and Information
Erika Carleski
Unposting Date
Feb 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
50 W Town St
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
Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Reasoning, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.
What We Need
Ohio EPA 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.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance (DEFA), working at our central office in Columbus, Ohio.
Curious? We figured as much!
As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll perform critical functions in DEFA’s Office of Financial Assistance that are required as part of administering Ohio’s Clean Water state revolving fund program. You’ll perform independent engineering reviews primarily for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, reviewing detailed plans and specifications for issuance of Permit-to-Installs. You’ll review facility plans and specialized reports on infiltration and inflow in existing water system, combined sewer system analyses, and value engineering reports.
You’ll also provide technical assistance and guidance to consulting engineers, communities, public officials, and the public. You’ll participate in marketing and planning meetings, as well as offer project specific assistance in the development of facility plans and designs. As needed, you’ll perform construction management activities and recommend actions to be taken by the agency, and review bid packages and contract award recommendations for the endorsement for funding.
You’ll conduct the final inspections on project construction completions to ensure they conform with program requirements and visit construction sites to monitor the progress of construction and maintenance of existing treatment systems. You’ll coordinate project reviews and determinations with other project team members, consultants, public officials, and other agencies.
Let’s Breakdown The Main Highlights
- Perform independent engineering reviews in support of the division loan and grant programs, primarily the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to consulting engineers, communities, public officials, and the public.
- Conduct construction management activities and recommend action to be taken by the agency, as needed.
- Coordinate project reviews and determinations with other project team members, consultants, public officials, etc.
- Visit construction sites to monitor the progress of construction, maintenance of existing treatment systems, and conformance with the detail plans and specifications.
- ENGINEERING PREFERRED
- 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.
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Agency Contact Name and Information
Erika Carleski
Unposting Date
Feb 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
50 W Town St
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
Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Reasoning, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.
What We Need
Ohio EPA 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.
Salary : $29 - $43
