Environmental Specialist 3 (20046708)
About The Position
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking an Environmental Specialist for the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at their Groveport Field Office. This role involves coordinating and supporting field operations for DERR's on-the-ground investigations at state and U.S. EPA Site Assessment locations. The specialist will collaborate with Superfund program and Site Investigation Field Unit (SIFU) personnel, district offices, and U.S. EPA on operational aspects including site access, work plan preparation, field sampling, lab coordination, and report preparation. The position also involves guiding technical staff, coordinating Level of Effort (LOE) activities like mobilization requests, work orders, and invoice approvals, and assisting leadership in developing program proposals and recommendations. A key responsibility is collaborating with management and staff to identify and resolve imminent threats and high-priority issues to protect public health and the environment.
Requirements
- 7 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.
- OR combination of education in environmentally focused discipline or other job-related discipline & specific programmatic experience equaling 7 yrs.
- OR completion of undergraduate core coursework in environmentally-related discipline; AND 3 yrs. relevant programmatic exp.
- OR 2 yrs. relevant programmatic experience as Environmental Supervisor, 85865.
- OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
- Applicants must be able to provide own transportation for field work.
- New employees in OEPA's solid waste program, excluding those in the solid waste planning unit, must obtain a sanitarian-in-training certificate during their probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- Environmental Services
- Training
- Public Relations
- Law
- Facilities Maintenance and Inspection
- Equipment Operations
- Leading Others
- Written Communication
- Customer Focus
Responsibilities
- Organizing site access, reconnaissance, and work plan development.
- Overseeing field sampling, lab coordination, and data entry.
- Preparing reports, graphics, and results correspondence.
- Managing project closeouts, recommendations, and briefings.
- Coordinating with local governments, health officials, and property owners.
- Contribute to program proposals and resolutions for high priority issues.
- Develop and deliver training on sampling procedures and program guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
