Environmental Specialist 2, Office of Environmental Services, PN 20049493

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Office of Environmental Services. The role involves reviewing environmental documents, assessing ecological impacts, and conducting field surveys. Responsibilities include collecting environmental data, evaluating wetlands and streams, coordinating with environmental agencies and project partners, and preparing reports, permits, and other environmental documentation. The specialist will also provide technical assistance, participate in meetings, reviews, and presentations, and support environmental compliance, quality assurance, and project coordination.

Requirements

• 12 months of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• OR 4 years of training or 4 years of experience in a 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, &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain only to positions in departments of transportation & natural resources) which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or conducting of historical &/or archaeological research or other research studies to evaluate impact of proposed transportation projects on historic properties or cultural resources, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & 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 mathematics or history or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain only to positions in departments of transportation & natural resources) with education to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• OR for 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 years of experience in a 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental documents and assess ecological impacts.
• Conduct field surveys, collect environmental data, and evaluate wetlands and streams.
• Coordinate with environmental agencies and project partners.
• Prepare reports, permits, and other environmental documentation.
• Provide technical assistance and participate in meetings, reviews, and presentations.
• Support environmental compliance, quality assurance, and project coordination.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid time off with vacation, sick & personal leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Regular pay increases; 1st after 6 months
• Extensive benefits package including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period
• Experience growth opportunities within organization
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs
• Pension plan with 14% employer contribution
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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