Environmental Compliance Specialist I - Examination

City of Cleveland, OH; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland, Ohio invites applications for the Environmental Enforcement Specialist I Examination. The role focuses on inspecting air pollution sources, investigating permit status, and enforcing environmental regulations in the Cleveland area.

Applicants must hold a science degree, possess a valid Ohio driver's license, and be proficient with Excel and Access. Strong English communication is essential to prepare official documents and correspondence for enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.
• Ability to research environmental regulations and concepts.
• Excel and Access proficiency; fluent English with strong written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect routine air pollution sources and control equipment at facilities such as boilers, smokestacks, and foundries.
• Identify and investigate sources operating without permits and ensure ongoing compliance at permitted facilities.
• Witness performance tests and prepare enforcement action referrals for Ohio EPA.
• Investigate complaints and issue enforcement documents, including Notices of Violation.

Skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST I Examination

(OPEN) CS2026-134

Application Open Date: 11/09/2026

Application Close Date: 11/23/2026

SALARY: $24.93 - $28.78 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Conducts inspections of routine air pollution sources and control equipment that include boilers, smokestacks, manufacturing facilities, foundries, etc. Also, identifies and investigates sources at facilities operating without permits and inspecting facilities with permits to ensure continued compliance. Witnesses performance tests. Research environmental regulations and concepts. Investigates complaints and issues enforcement documents, including Notices of Violation, to entities. Prepares Enforcement Action Referrals for submittal to Ohio EPA. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science-related field required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s license required. Must be able to research environmental regulations and concepts. Must possess computer skills that include using Excel and Access. Must be fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills in order to develop effective correspondence documents. Environmental background and regulatory compliance knowledge are preferred.

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance‑level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application to qualify for this credit.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service‑connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.