What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist 2 (20043383) position at Ohio EPA?
Geologist Preferred
What we need:
Environmental Specialist
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 be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW), working at our Central Office in Columbus.
Ready to start?
As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll assist in the planning, coordination, and development of ground water protection programs for Class I wells, assisting in the development of regulations to control Class I injection wells and assisting in the preparation of guidance documents, technical criteria, and procedures for their monitoring and special investigations. You’ll investigate and evaluate geologic and hydrogeologic conditions around existing and proposed Class I injection wells, as well as review and evaluate geologic and hydrogeologic reports, permit applications, and other ground water related data.
You’ll attend meetings with agency staff and public officials to discuss site conditions, design requirements, and monitoring needs to abate ground water pollution impacts from Class I injection wells. You’ll directly inspect Class I facilities to determine compliance with regulations, review monthly operating reports for injection wells ensuring operations are in compliance. You’ll track the number of inspections and results, and recommend site follow ups as needed.
Additionally, you’ll prepare notices of violation to be forwarded to noncompliant facilities, as well as assist in the development of enforcement cases. Helping team Ohio EPA, you’ll provide technical assistance and information to agency staff, facility owners, consultants, and the public as needed, giving onsite and offsite technical assistance. You’ll participate in meetings, seminars, and training courses while also assisting in the development and implementation of Class I outreach and education.
Let’s sum it up.
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 5, 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, Geology/Hydrology
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.
What we need:
Environmental Specialist
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 be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW), working at our Central Office in Columbus.
Ready to start?
As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll assist in the planning, coordination, and development of ground water protection programs for Class I wells, assisting in the development of regulations to control Class I injection wells and assisting in the preparation of guidance documents, technical criteria, and procedures for their monitoring and special investigations. You’ll investigate and evaluate geologic and hydrogeologic conditions around existing and proposed Class I injection wells, as well as review and evaluate geologic and hydrogeologic reports, permit applications, and other ground water related data.
You’ll attend meetings with agency staff and public officials to discuss site conditions, design requirements, and monitoring needs to abate ground water pollution impacts from Class I injection wells. You’ll directly inspect Class I facilities to determine compliance with regulations, review monthly operating reports for injection wells ensuring operations are in compliance. You’ll track the number of inspections and results, and recommend site follow ups as needed.
Additionally, you’ll prepare notices of violation to be forwarded to noncompliant facilities, as well as assist in the development of enforcement cases. Helping team Ohio EPA, you’ll provide technical assistance and information to agency staff, facility owners, consultants, and the public as needed, giving onsite and offsite technical assistance. You’ll participate in meetings, seminars, and training courses while also assisting in the development and implementation of Class I outreach and education.
Let’s sum it up.
- Review permit applications for Class I injection wells.
- Conduct inspections of Class I injection wells.
- Review monthly and quarterly operating reports.
- Observe testing for Class I injection wells.
- Conduct special investigations of Class I injection wells.
- Provide technical assistance to citizens, consultants, and the regulated community.
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 5, 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, Geology/Hydrology
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
