Environmental Compliance Specialist (Community Development Analyst)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Development's Community Development Division is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist (Community Development Analyst) to perform audits and advise on compliance with state, local, and federal environmental regulations.

The role involves reviewing grant applications for environmental compliance, coordinating with federal and local agencies, and developing mitigation measures. It is a full-time, on-site position at 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services or political science.
• 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews grant applications and projects for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Interacts with federal and local agencies regarding scope of project and site conditions.
• Develops measures to mitigate adverse environmental effects.
• Prepares environmental review records in compliance with regulations.
• Researches and writes environmental review reports.
• Provides technical assistance to local officials on environmental review records.

Skills

Economics and Development

Environmental compliance

Grant review

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/city and regional planning/sociology/social services/political science

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Ohio Department of Development

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 77 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation: $31.47 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Economics and Development

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Development's Community Development Division is looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist (Community Development Analyst) to perform audits and advise companies on compliance with state, local, and federal environmental regulations. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will provide technical assistance with environmental review compliance for program income projects.

What You'll Do

• Reviews grant applications and projects (e.g., HOME Investment Partnerships, Community Development Block Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, Emergency Shelter Grant Programs) for compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., historic preservation, floodplain management, wetland protection, noise abatement and control, thermal and explosive hazards, airport clear zones, sole source aquifers, coastal zones and barrier resources, endangered species, farmland protection, site contamination, environmental justice, air quality, socioeconomic impact, land development impact, community facilities and services impact, natural features impact).
• Interactswith & corresponds with appropriate federal agencies (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency) and local agencies (local developers, officials, agency representatives, architects, engineers) regarding scope of project, site conditions, historical use of site, availability of water and sewage facilities and current capacities, local zoning restrictions.
• Develops measures to mitigate adverse environmental effects.
• Preparesenvironmental review records in compliance with governmental and environmental assessment regulations.
• Researchesand writes environmental review reports.
• Provides technical assistance to local officials on preparing environmental review records.

Additional Information

This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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
• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services or political science 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs.

-Or36 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs.

-Must be able to provide own transportation.

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.