Environmental Specialist 3 (District 4 Capital Programs Administration), PN 20056241

Official Position Description:

Acts as team &/or program leader over Lower-level environmental specialists & support staff, performing environmental research, investigation, oversees statewide programs, projects & schedules, tracking program activities, evaluates work & reviews of environmental documents (e.g., categorical exclusions; environmental assessments; environmental assessments; environmental impact statements; noise reports; farmland impact rating reports; archaeological/historical reports; biological reports; endangered species reports; social/economic reports; air quality reports; environmental audits for hazardous wastes; pre-qualification submittals) to obtain environmental clearance as mandated for all transportation projects & reviews & evaluates work on environmental documents prepared by outside consultants involved in state projects from other local government entities & develops & monitors statewide environmental research & studies to determine impact of proposed transportation projects; serves as team leader on statewide programs, projects, schedules &/or tracking program; develops survey methods;

Responsible for development and coordination of Environmental Assessments & other specialized reports, procedure development necessary to obtain environmental clearance. Provides assistance & investigation for other District departments, cities, counties and private agencies to assure adherence and compliance to state and federal law, policy, and regulations.

Coordinates & monitors activities with other federal, state & local government agencies &/or general public; develops & monitors performance of environmental programs &/or activities with other agencies; acts as lead agency contact person for agreements.

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.

Qualifications

• 7 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in environmentally-related discipline; 3 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.

• Or 2 yrs. relevant programmatic experience as Environmental Supervisor, 85865.

-Or combination of education in environmentally focused discipline or other job-related discipline & specific programmatic experience equaling 7 yrs. Additionally, for the Department of Transportation only, the following options may apply: -5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology, geography or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

• Or completion of graduate core coursework in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology, geography or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned; 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. In position involving geology, hydrogeology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or mathematics, history or archaeology. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

• Or 12 mos. exp as an Environmental Specialist 2, 85862

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Environmental Services

Technical Skills: Environmental Services

Professional Skills: Customer Focus; Teamwork

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 per 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.

Unusual Working Conditions: Required travel, may work outside exposed to varying weather conditions; may be exposed to toxic &/or hazardous substances; may be exposed to heights.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

ADA Statement

Ohio 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 Workplace

The 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.