Classified Ad Title:
Environmental Specialist 2

Post Date
12/15/2022

Expiration Date
3/26/2023

Details:
What You'll Do:

Review storm water pollution prevention plans including post construction water quality management plans.
Develop and implement guidelines to identify and inspect regulated storm water dischargers (both construction and industrial facilities) for compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water program.
Develop and implement enforcement protocols to be used in the storm water program.
Assist in the implementation of the enforcement protocol in the storm water program.
Assist in the development and implementation of protocols for integrating storm water inspection activities with ongoing inspections at facilities that discharge both storm water and non-storm waters.
Train seasonal staff in the use of inspection and enforcement protocols to be used on dischargers of storm water associated with construction activities.
Assist the enforcement supervisor in understanding storm water inspection and enforcement protocols.
Conduct inspections of Municipal Separate Storm Water System (MS4) programs for compliance with the MS4 NPDES permits.
Prepare reports, letters and enforcement actions (including remedial plans and programs) to require compliance with permits or regulations.
Develop and maintain expertise in green infrastructure practices and serves as a resource on this topic for the regulated community and OEPA District Staff
Provide technical assistance to other agencies, industries, local governments and to the general public on environmental regulations.
Advise engineers, architects, communities and businesses on interpretation of Federal and state environmental pollution requirements.
Participate in adjudication hearings relative to enforcement actions as a technical advisor on technical methods and specifications to the Attorney General.
Represent the Agency at public meetings and gives presentations on surface water programs.
Respond to complaints from the public to determine if violations of NPDES permits or the Ohio Revised Code have occurred or are occurring.
Conduct site visits as appropriate.
Prepare reports, letters and enforcement actions (including remedial plans and programs) to require compliance with permits or regulations as needed.
Participate in writing rules and or permit language.
Review and comment on proposed rules, regulations or permit language.
Participate in professional seminars and educational meetings for self-enrichment.
Maintain technical knowledge through manuals, journals and literature.
Perform other duties as required.


What’s In It For You:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.




Qualifications:
12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1.
OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.

Knowledge of engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology &/or public or business administration, public relations, budgeting or accounting; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, regulations & standards relative to environmental control &/or public health area assigned*; inspection & investigation techniques & procedures; computer simulations & predictive modeling. Skill in operation & basic maintenance of sampling &/or surveying equipment; operation of video display terminal. Ability to understand technical field of study & analyze & interpret &/or compile scientific/ technical data; prepare & maintain correspondence & detailed, comprehensive reports; cooperate with co-workers & establish & maintain favorable public relations with government officials, public &/or facility operations.



Employer:
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Contact:
Amanda Quigley

Address:
Lazarus Government Center, 50 W. Town St., Suite 700
Columbus, Ohio 43215


Work Phone:
1-614-644-2105

Email:
amanda.quigley@epa.ohio.gov

Website:
https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_int/jobdetail.