Environmental Specialist 2 (20043475)

State of Ohio • Twinsburg, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as a solid waste engineer with the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northeast District Office in Summit County. Looking for a solid (waste) position? We gotchu. We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented person to review engineering plans, technical documents, and permit applications for solid waste landfills and facilities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. You’ll conduct engineering inspections and oversight of facility construction, with special attention to proper soil compaction and liner installation. You’ll prepare reports and correspondence summarizing inspection findings and develop strategies for bringing about compliance for facilities, as needed, including enforcement referrals. You’ll participate in agency and division workgroups and enforcement cases and provide technical assistance to permittees, boards of health, government officials, and industry professionals regarding established solid waste management regulations and practices.

Requirements

• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• 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.
• baccalaureate degree in engineering (Sanitary, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Agricultural or Chemical).

Responsibilities

• Review design plans of solid waste facilities for engineering soundness and regulation compliance.
• Oversee construction of solid waste facilities, particularly liner installations.
• Prepare correspondence relative to permit compliance matters.
• Provide technical assistance and outreach to associated industry and government officials.

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