Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 or 2(4864-56

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 49,070 - 55,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Public employee retirement system

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 or 2 (4864-56) to review permits, inspect facilities, and help enforce air quality regulations. You will assess emissions, model pollutant scenarios, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules.

The role is full-time with a hybrid remote work option and a robust benefits package including retirement, paid time off, healthcare, and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or science or related field.
• Experience with federal/state air regulations and inspection techniques preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review routine Permit to Install and Permit to Operate applications for compliance.
• Perform facility inspections and document violations.
• Review reporting requirements and prepare enforcement recommendations.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding air pollution concerns.
• Represent the agency at public hearings and deliver presentations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science

1 year air regulatory experience

Valid driver’s license

3 years environmental field experience (for ECS2)

Job description

Position

Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 or 2 (4864-56)

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Job ID

4864-56

Number of Openings

1

Agency

Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency, a Local Air Agency for the Ohio and United States Environmental Protection Agencies.

Work Hours

Full‑time / 80 hours bi‑weekly

Compensation

Environmental Compliance Specialist 1: $23.59 per hour
Environmental Compliance Specialist 2: $26.29 per hour

Benefits

• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Available
• Flexible Work Schedule to accommodate work/life balance
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately begin accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On‑Site/Near Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Responsibilities

• Review routine Permit to Install and Permit to Operate Applications for compliance with Federal, State, and local Air Pollution Control regulations. Steps involve reviewing Chapter 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745, Ohio Revised Code to determine applicable requirements, calculating emission rates for all criteria pollutants and air toxics, performing Air Toxic Modeling for compliance with Ohio Air Toxic’s Policy, developing emission unit‑specific terms and conditions to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements, developing pollutant‑specific federal reference method testing protocols and frequencies, reviewing air pollution control equipment for proper design, and establishing appropriate parametric monitoring to ensure proper functioning of air pollution control equipment.
• Perform routine facility inspections to ensure compliance with Permit Terms and Conditions, document violations, locate unpermitted sources, and ensure proper functioning of air pollution control equipment; complete inspection reports containing all elements of USEPA’s Compliance Monitoring Strategy (CMS).
• Review industrial source reporting requirements, Continuous Emission/Opacity Monitoring data, federal reference method stack tests, and Emission Inventory data for compliance with permit terms and conditions; issue Notice Violations, review compliance plans, and prepare Enforcement Action Recommendations for violations as appropriate; coordinate violation resolutions with Ohio EPA, USEPA, and facility contacts through issuance of Findings and Orders or Consent Decrees.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding air pollution concerns; use Air Toxic Canisters, Flame Ionization and Photo Ionization Detection instruments, chemical cell detection instruments, video documentation, and 40 CFR Appendix A, Method 9 Visible Emission Readings; develop compliance plans to resolve documented issues.
• Answer general and technical questions from the public, consultants, and the regulated community regarding air regulatory concerns and issues.
• Represent the agency at Public Hearings and deliver presentations to agency stakeholder groups.
• Perform special assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science (including Engineering Technology, Physical Chemistry, Biological Sciences, advanced mathematics, or related field).
• Preferred: 1 year of air regulatory experience or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State regulations, air pollution inspection techniques, and the ability to collect and evaluate data.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.
• For internal promotion from ECS 1 to ECS 2: 18 months experience as an ECS 1 and completion of an internal training program approved by the section manager.
• For ECS 2: 3 years of experience in the environmental field indicating advanced knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations, inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, and basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.