Environmental Specialist 2 - 20075087

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management, headquartered in Cambridge, OH. The role focuses on AML investigations, NEPA coordination, field inspections and sampling to ensure project compliance and funding readiness.

Starting hourly pay is $31.47 with prospective increases to $46.08, potential COLA and longevity supplements. Travel may be required; qualifications include advanced degrees or multiple years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in geology, hydrology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science or related fields with experience in compliance monitoring or investigations.
• Or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science, urban & regional planning or related field.
• Or equivalency/alternative qualifications as described.
• New employees in certain programs may require certifications or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project narratives, proposals and documents to obtain state/federal funding for AML sites.
• Conduct AML complaint/site investigations and evaluate program eligibility.
• Coordinate NEPA compliance activities with staff and agencies.
• Perform field reviews of PHS/AMD construction sites to ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct chemical sampling and data interpretation; operate AMD treatment systems.
• May require travel.

Skills

Public relations

Critical thinking

Situational awareness

Responsiveness

Investigation

Environmental services

Education

Engineering

Environmental science

Earth science

Chemistry

Job description

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Environmental Specialist 2 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management , headquartered at 9900 Brick Church Rd. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 in Guernsey County. To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management please visit Division of Mineral Resources Management.

What you will do...

• Prepares project narratives, proposals, and supplemental documents to obtain state and federal funding of abandoned mine land Public Health and Safety (PHS)/Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) sites.
• Conducts Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) complaint investigations and site investigations to evaluate potential mine-related problems and screens/reviews sites for program eligibility.
• Coordinates and conducts activities in the field and through consultants to ensure projects are compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Conducts and/or coordinates field reviews of PHS/AMD construction sites/projects with various MRM staff, other ODNR divisions/offices, various federal and state agencies, and consultants to ensure that work is being done in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Conducts chemical sampling, interprets data, operates and maintains AMD treatment systems.
• May require travel

Starting hourly pay of $31.47/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving geology or hydrology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science &/or other comparable physical or health science field, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain only to positions in departments of transportation & natural resources) 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 conducting of historical &/or archaeological research or other research studies to evaluate impact of proposed transportation projects on historic properties or cultural resources, 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 field or mathematics or history or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain only to positions in departments of transportation & natural resources) with education to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or positions involved in providing financial, technical & administrative assistance for planning, design & implementation of environmental infrastructure & pollution abatement, & prevention projects, applicants must have completed undergraduate core coursework in business/public administration, public relations/marketing, political science or communications, or have 4 yrs. exp. in position involving public contact to explain policies, procedures & programs of agency, writing of promotional &/or explanatory publications & materials, budgeting, contract administration & working with others on team projects. Note: For all positions engaged in field work, applicants must be able to provide own transportation. New employees in EPA's solid waste program, excluding those in the solid waste planning unit, must obtain a sanitarian-in-training certificate during their probationary period.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Technical Skills: Investigation, Public Relations, Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness.