What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist 1 (PN 20056439) position at State of Ohio Jobs?
Environmental Specialist 1, Capital Program Administration/Construction, PN 20056439
What You Will Do:
- Construction Project Administration of District-wide Projects (striping, crack sealing, RPMs, culverts, etc.)
- Lead Worker for designated inspection staff
- Construction Erosion Control Lead
- Performs Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Reviews
- Performs Quality Assurance Reviews
- SWPPPTrack Staff Specialist
- Obtain Environmental Training (CPESC, CESSWI, or similar)
- Environmental Commitment Monitoring of Active Construction Projects
- Prepare and review internal and external Environmental Reports (Ecological Surveys, Endangered Species Surveys, Regulated Materials Reports, Cultural Resources Reports, Farmland Reports, Section 4(f) and 6(f) Reports, Floodplains, etc.)
- Perform Field Reviews and Field work for projects requiring Environmental Studies
- Make Environmental Resources Maps Using ODOT’s GIS Mapping Program (ArcGIS)
- Prepare Environmental Documents (Categorical Exclusions)
- Perform Environmental Compliance Monitoring
- Review construction Plans for compliance with Environmental Commitments
- Prepare/Review Waterway Permits (Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act)
- Attend Trainings and Meetings as a Subject Matter Expert in Environmental Resources
- Work with outside agencies to coordinate potential impacts regarding their specific areas of concern
- Work with internal and external customers to coordinate project environmental issues
Benefits to you:
- Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
- Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months
- Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with education commensurate with duties to be assigned. 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Environmental Services
Supplemental Information:
- ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION
- All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
- This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
- This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.
- If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
- If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.
Background Check:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
