Environmental Compliance Specialist (Community Development Analyst)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Development's Community Development Division is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist, also identified as a Community Development Analyst. The position reviews grant applications and projects for compliance with state, local, and federal environmental regulations and provides technical assistance with environmental review compliance for program income projects. Work includes reviewing projects funded through programs such as HOME Investment Partnerships, Community Development Block Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs. The role is based in the Vern Riffe building in Columbus, Ohio, and requires working in the office Monday through Friday, with flexibility in starting and ending times.

Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services, or political science, plus 12 months of experience planning, developing, and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs; or have 36 months of experience in those areas.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and projects for compliance with environmental regulations and requirements.
• Interact and correspond with appropriate federal and local agencies, developers, officials, architects, and engineers regarding project scope, site conditions, historical site use, water and sewage facilities and capacities, and zoning restrictions.
• Develop measures to mitigate adverse environmental effects.
• Prepare environmental review records in compliance with governmental and environmental assessment regulations.
• Research and write environmental review reports.
• Provide technical assistance to local officials in preparing environmental review records.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time