Environmental Specialist 2 (20038969) Hybrid

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

What we need:

Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist

What we do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

What we need YOU to do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist in the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC), working at our Central Office in Columbus.

Curious? We had a feeling you would be!

As a DAPC environmental specialist, you will be coordinating and developing air pollution permitting guidance and policies for the New Source Review (NSR) program as it relates to Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER). You will coordinate the development and management of various workgroups formed to develop air pollution control guidance, including topics such as RACT, BACT, and LAER Clearinghouse (RBLC) rules. In relation to RBLC and other pollution control topics, you will provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of rules.

You will provide technical assistance, guidance, rule applicability assistance, and consultation to support the local air agencies, Ohio EPA district offices, government bodies, business, and citizen groups relative to RBLC. You will also provide support to the Air Quality Evaluation & Planning section in reviewing technological and economic feasibility studies submitted to the Ohio EPA as a part of state implementation plans and other regulatory requirements. As an environmental specialist, you will attend and participate in public meetings and hearings concerning any air guidance developed, assisting in conveying relevant information to the public. You will also develop policy and control strategies for the implementation of various air pollution control programs, as well as assisting in the development of special terms and conditions.

Let's drill down to the core of all this.

• Lead the development and maintenance of permitting documents and permit related actions for RACT/BACT/ LAER.

• Be a point-person for technical assistance questions and policy interpretations related to New Source Review (NSR) RACT/BACT/LAER from industry and citizens - provide technical assistance, participate in meetings, attend conferences, and coordinate with stakeholders from all over the Ohio as well as U.S. EPA and other state and regional agencies.

• Spearhead internal programs to ensure compliance with RACT/BACT/LAER.

• Coordinate and actively participate in outreach efforts for the regulated community.

• Support the different sections within the division and gain a well-rounded understanding of the air pollution control division.

Apply today, and let's talk!

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.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving geology or hydrology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science field, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, &/or mathematics.

• Or baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics.

Note: For all positions engaged in field work, applicants must be able to provide own transportation. New employees in EPA's solid waste program, excluding those in the solid waste planning unit, must obtain a sanitarian-in-training certificate during their probationary period.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Environmental Services, technical writing Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Analyzation, and Reasoning