Environmental Specialist 2 (20043512)

State of Ohio • Bowling Green, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio EPA wants you to join our team as an environmental specialist in the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northwest District Office in Bowling Green, Ohio. We are where technical expertise meets real-world environmental impact. We’re seeking a motivated person to support DMWM’s oversight of solid waste management facilities across Northwest Ohio. In this key role, you’ll lead engineering and technical reviews for facilities including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris and industrial landfills, and waste transfer stations and processing facilities. You’ll review permit applications, engineering documents, and technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. In the field, you’ll inspect waste sites and construction activities to ensure proper operations and quality control and to investigate complaints. You’ll provide technical assistance to boards of health, local and municipal officials, county commissioners, and industry professionals regarding solid waste rules, operational best practices, and siting proposals. When necessary, you’ll support enforcement activities for non-compliant facilities, including documentation, compliance follow-up, and coordination with regulatory partners.

Requirements

• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in a position involving engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical). Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• OR baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical).

Nice To Haves

• ENGINEERING PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and technical review for solid waste facilities.
• Conduct field inspections of regulated facilities.
• Review permit applications, engineering plans, and technical reports.
• Provide technical assistance to local health districts and officials.
• Support and coordinate agency enforcement activities.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level