Environmental Specialist 2

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

Job summary

Ohio EPA in Groveport, Ohio is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 to join the DERR team at the Groveport Field Office. The role focuses on air monitoring, sampling, and environmental investigations to protect public health and the environment.

Responsibilities include developing sampling plans and health and safety plans, preparing technical reports, and using GIS tools to map sites. Work is permanent, full-time with standard hours of 8:00am–5:00pm and a pay rate of $31.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental sampling and site investigations preferred.
• Ability to conduct air monitoring and collect environmental samples.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring activities, collect samples, and prepare field reports.
• Prepare and review sampling plans, health and safety plans, and GIS-based site figures.
• Assist in decommissioning monitoring wells and soil gas probes while ensuring QAPP and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Environmental Services

Job description

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

Organization: Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information: Erika Carleski - [e-mail]

Work Location: Groveport, Ohio United States

Compensation: $31.47/hr

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Environmental Services

Who We Are

We’retheOhio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatoryorganizationthat’scommitted toprotectingthe environmentand public healthbyensuring compliance with federal and statelaws.(Wedo this through someinnovative,interesting,andfunwork!)

What we’re looking for

EnvironmentalSpecialist 2

Where we need you

OhioEPAwants you to serve in this rolewithin the Division of Environmental Responseand Revitalization (DERR) at our Groveport Field Office.

Why we need you

We’relooking for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic,mission-driven environment to assist DERR with implementing meaningfulenvironmental improvements across the state.

What You’ll Do

The DERRSampling Team supports state-led and U.S. EPA site investigations, assistingwith the identification of environmental receptors and evaluation ofcontamination across various media. You will conduct air monitoring activities,collect samples, prepare field reports, and participate in environmentalassessments at the U.S. DOE Portsmouth facility. You will prepare and reviewsampling plans, health and safety plans, technical site investigation reports,and site figures using GIS software.

Youwill assist with the decommissioning of monitoring wells and soil gas probes,audit field sampling procedures, and help ensure compliance with Superfund QAPPand federal and state guidelines. You will also maintain sampling supplies,assist in the development and periodic update of technical guidance documents,and provide technical support to agency personnel.

You’regoing to be part of a great team that requires strong teamwork skills,attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to strict safety and qualitystandards during field and office activities.

Let’s recap:

• Provide technicalassistance, maintain sampling supplies, and contribute to the developmentand updating of environmental guidance documents.
• Assist in the use of GISand survey tools to create site maps, figures, and conduct site surveys.
• Prepare and reviewtechnical documents.
• Conduct environmental siteinvestigations, including air monitoring, sample collection, and fieldreporting for state and federal agencies.

Ifyou’re energized by meaningful work, enjoy problem-solving, and want to supportOhio EPA’s environmental