Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 or 2(4864-56

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Want to combine your passion for clean air and a desire to work in public service? Apply for an Environmental Compliance Specialist position with the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency! Come work as part of a dynamic team of people who work to protect air quality. The agency serves the residents of Hamilton County in many ways, including road maintenance, economic development, emergency response, public safety, and services for children and families within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science which includes Engineering Technology, Physical Chemistry, Biological Sciences and advanced mathematics or related field.
• Must have valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Air Regulatory experience preferred (for ECS 1)
• 3 years of experience in the environmental field which indicates an advanced knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations, inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, and a basic knowledge of manufacturing processes (for ECS 2)
• For internal candidates to qualify for promotion from ECS 1 to ECS 2: 18 months experience as an ECS 1 and completion of an internal training program approved by the section manager.

Responsibilities

• Review routine Permit to Install and Permit to Operate Applications for compliance with Federal, State, and local Air Pollution Control regulations.
• Perform routine facility inspections to ensure compliance with Permit Terms and Conditions, document violations, find unpermitted sources, and ensure the proper functioning of air pollution control equipment.
• Review industrial source reporting requirements, Continuous Emission/Opacity Monitoring data, federal reference method stack test, and Emission Inventory date for compliance with permit terms and conditions.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding air pollution concerns.
• Answer general and technical questions from the public, consultants, and the regulated community regarding air regulatory concerns and issues.
• Represent the agency at Public Hearings and deliver presentations to agency stakeholder groups.
• Provides advanced technical assistance to facility representatives (and general public) seeking compliance with the regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to lower level Environmental Compliance Specialists regarding handling of specific problems, interpretation of regulations.

Benefits

• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Available
• Flexible Work Schedule to accommodate work/life balance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Earned Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Medical
• HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Free On-Site/Near Site Parking
• Wellness Incentives
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
• Expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level