Environmental Specialist 2 (20046784)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Funds

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency seeks an Environmental Specialist 2 to support the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at the Central Office in Columbus. You will assess hazardous waste sites, coordinate cleanups, and ensure compliance with laws while working with regional offices to meet timelines.

This role requires reviewing documents, responding to inquiries, and providing technical guidance on brownfields and voluntary cleanup programs to staff and

Qualifications

• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1 or equivalent.
• 4 yrs. training or experience in engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental science or related field.
• Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess and inspect hazardous waste and remedial action sites for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and monitor cleanup projects across divisions and offices.
• Review technical documents and permit applications; respond to inquiries and enforcement when needed.
• Provide technical expertise on brownfields and voluntary cleanup programs to staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering

Environmental Services

Equipment Operations

Planning & Development

Public Relations

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Education

12 mos exp Environmental Specialist 1

4 yrs training/experience in engineering or related fields

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/chemistry/earth science or related field

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Oct 2, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center Box 1049 Columbus 43216-1049

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $31.47 - $46.08

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Agency Overview

Who We Are

We’rethe Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organizationthat’scommitted toprotectingthe environment and public healthbyensuring compliance with federal and state laws.(Wedo this through someinnovative,interesting,and funwork!)

What We’re Looking For

Environmental Specialist 2

Where We Need You

Ohio EPA wants you to serve in this role within the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Why We Need You

We’re looking for a motivated professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment to support DERR with environmental investigations, assessments, and cleanup at a variety of hazardous waste and contaminated sites in Ohio.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll assess and inspect hazardous waste and remedial action sites to ensure they meet state and federal environmental requirements. You’ll coordinate and monitor cleanup projects of contaminated sites and work with staff and regional offices to ensure they meet timelines and objectives.

You’ll review technical documents and permit applications for hazardous waste facilities and respond to complaints and inquiries regarding compliance issues and applicable regulations. When necessary, you’ll help bring enforcement actions for sites in violation and work with responsible parties to get them back into compliance.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll work with property owners, officials, and participants in assessing brownfields and other contaminated sites for cleanup and remedial actions through the state’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP). You’ll also provide staff with technical expertise, consult on environmental issues at project sites, and respond to inquiries from interested parties.

Let’s break it down

• Inspect hazardous waste facilities and contaminated sites to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.
• Coordinate division-led cleanups of contaminated sites through state and federal programs.
• Initiate enforcement actions when needed and work with responsible parties to resolve non-compliance issues.
• Provide technical support to staff and consult with property owners and interested parties on hazardous waste management and cleanup projects.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work to help safeguard Ohio’s communities, this role is for you!

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

• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology & /or other comparable physical or health science field & /or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• OR baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science & /or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE PARTICIPATION IN OHIO EPA'S MEDICAL MONITORING PROGRAM.

Supplemental Information

• 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology & /or other comparable physical or health science field & /or mathematics which included responsibility for conducting compliance monitoring surveys &/or inspections/reviews or investigations, or review of permit applications relative to oil & gas well operations or injection, annular disposal & saltwater injection wells & enhanced recovery projects or coal mining, or solid/hazardous waste sites or industrial & municipal wastewater dischargers, or collecting, compiling & preparing various environmental assessments, evaluations, reports & related documents. Training & experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• OR baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science & /or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE PARTICIPATION IN OHIO EPA'S MEDICAL MONITORING PROGRAM.

Job Skills

• Environmental Services
• Engineering
• Public Relations
• Equipment Operations
• Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
• Planning and Development
• Reasoning
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Customer Focus

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.