What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist 2 (20039159) position at Ohio EPA?
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 downtown Columbus office.
We need safe drinking water every day. You will help make that happen!
We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented team member to assist DDAGW with implementing its asset management programs and requirements. This includes developing guidance, policies, and operating procedures and providing outreach and training events. You’ll develop a standard operating procedure for reviewing asset management programs and assist other agency divisions with integrating asset management into their programs.
You’ll assist Public Water Systems (PWS) by reviewing their asset management programs and conducting site visits to ensure compliance with program requirements and compliance schedules.
With your subject expertise, you’ll review the financial capacity of PWSs to implement proposed infrastructure improvements. You’ll coordinate with other state agencies using asset management to integrate drinking water projects into other infrastructure programs to increase efficiencies on simultaneous construction projects.
You’ll promote implementation of asset management programs to PWSs and other local decision makers and provide technical expertise for capital improvement projects to increase efficiencies and planning for comprehensive and sustainable infrastructure.
Let’s recap.
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 6, 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.
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 downtown Columbus office.
We need safe drinking water every day. You will help make that happen!
We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented team member to assist DDAGW with implementing its asset management programs and requirements. This includes developing guidance, policies, and operating procedures and providing outreach and training events. You’ll develop a standard operating procedure for reviewing asset management programs and assist other agency divisions with integrating asset management into their programs.
You’ll assist Public Water Systems (PWS) by reviewing their asset management programs and conducting site visits to ensure compliance with program requirements and compliance schedules.
With your subject expertise, you’ll review the financial capacity of PWSs to implement proposed infrastructure improvements. You’ll coordinate with other state agencies using asset management to integrate drinking water projects into other infrastructure programs to increase efficiencies on simultaneous construction projects.
You’ll promote implementation of asset management programs to PWSs and other local decision makers and provide technical expertise for capital improvement projects to increase efficiencies and planning for comprehensive and sustainable infrastructure.
Let’s recap.
- Implement DDAGW asset management programs and requirements.
- Review PWS asset management programs to ensure compliance with rules and requirements.
- Coordinate with state agencies using asset management to integrate drinking water projects into other infrastructure programs
- Provide outreach and technical assistance on asset management programs for PWSs, providers, and other interested parties.
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 6, 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
