Environmental Specialist 2 (20043411) Hybrid

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid 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.

Geology Preferred

What we need:

Ohio EPA 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 northeast office in Twinsburg.

Ready to dive in? Let’s do this!

As Ohio EPA’s environmental specialist, you’ll complete ground water contaminant delineations and modeling in support of the Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program’s assessments of public water systems. You’ll determine site accessibility, proximity to known contaminant sources, and conduct site visits as needed. You’ll help develop protection strategies in support of SWAP, and review SWAP protection plans to promote effective implementation in the state.

You’ll provide geologic and hydrogeologic evaluation of wastewater sites to determine the potential for ground water contamination, review monitoring data, and provide assessment of whether a discharge of dredged or fill material to surface water could affect sources of municipal drinking water. You’ll conduct special investigations of known or potential ground water contaminations, including the sampling of public, private, and monitoring wells.

Additionally, you’ll conduct ambient groundwater monitoring activities throughout the district to define water quality baseline conditions, trends in water quality, pollution effects upon area aquifers, and identify potential sources of contamination. You’ll assist in the development of various agency policies and procedures relating to the SWAP program, as well as provide technical assistance of a hydrogeologic nature to local officials, and public water system owners and operators.

Here are the takeaways.

• Help coordinate Ground Water Quality Characterization Program activities.
• Promote source water protection strategies, collect data and prepare assessments of the geology and hydrogeology of public water systems.
• Evaluate potential sources of ground water contamination at wastewater lagoons and land application sites to determine the potential for and extent of ground water contamination.
• Investigate areas of ground water contamination impacting water supplies by reviewing local hydrogeological data, collect groundwater samples and interpret analytical results.
• Evaluate hydrogeologic information to determine sites for public drinking water wells.
• Review ground water monitoring and pumping test reports.
• Participate on technical workgroups and perform various public relations tasks.
  
  

Apply today, and let’s talk!

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.
  
  

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Geology/Hydrology Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Attention to Detail, and Critical Thinker.

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hollie.Robinson@epa.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jan 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio EPA Northeast District Of

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Twinsburg

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.