Environmental Specialist 2

State of Ohio • Groveport, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is hiring an Environmental Specialist 2 for the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) Sampling Team at its Groveport Field Office. The team supports state-led and U.S. EPA site investigations by identifying environmental receptors and evaluating contamination across various media. The position includes conducting air monitoring, collecting samples, preparing field reports, and participating in environmental assessments at the U.S. DOE Portsmouth facility.

The role also involves preparing and reviewing sampling plans, health and safety plans, technical site investigation reports, and site figures using GIS software. The specialist assists with decommissioning monitoring wells and soil gas probes, audits field sampling procedures, and helps ensure compliance with Superfund QAPP and federal and state guidelines. Additional duties include maintaining sampling supplies, assisting with technical guidance documents, and providing technical support to agency personnel. Field work requires the employee to provide their own transportation. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment and may require participation in Ohio EPA's medical monitoring program; some duties may involve a probability of personal injury and unusual, considerable, or exceptional hazards.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: four years of training or experience in a specified relevant science, engineering, planning, mathematics, history, or archaeology field involving applicable monitoring, inspection, investigation, research, or environmental assessment work; or a relevant baccalaureate degree; or the specified coursework or experience for positions involving environmental infrastructure and pollution-abatement assistance; or 12 months of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1; or equivalent qualifications.
• Training and experience must be commensurate with the duties assigned.
• For positions engaged in field work, applicants must be able to provide their own transportation.
• Strong teamwork skills, attention to detail, and ability to adhere to strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring activities and collect environmental samples during site investigations.
• Prepare field reports and participate in environmental assessments at the U.S. DOE Portsmouth facility.
• Prepare and review sampling plans, health and safety plans, technical site investigation reports, and site figures using GIS software.
• Assist with decommissioning monitoring wells and soil gas probes.
• Audit field sampling procedures and help ensure compliance with Superfund QAPP and federal and state guidelines.
• Maintain sampling supplies.
• Assist in developing and periodically updating technical guidance documents.
• Provide technical support to agency personnel.
• Assist with GIS and survey tools to create site maps and figures and conduct site surveys.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level