Environmental Specialist 2 - 20075087

State of Ohio - Natural Resources; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

State of Ohio - Natural Resources seeks an Environmental Specialist 2 for the Division of Mineral Resources Management, based in McArthur, OH 45651. Responsibilities include coordinating AML/NEPA activities, field reviews, and sampling, with a focus on Abandoned Mine Lands projects.

You will prepare project narratives to obtain funding, conduct investigations and data interpretation for AMD treatment systems, and may travel as required.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving geology or hydrology, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science and related fields, with responsibility for compliance monitoring and investigations.
• Education/degree options or equivalent experience as described, with duties commensurate to assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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 NEPA.
• Conducts and/or coordinates field reviews of PHS/AMD construction sites/projects with various staff and agencies to ensure contract compliance.
• Conducts chemical sampling, interprets data, operates and maintains AMD treatment systems.
• May require travel.

Skills

Environmental Services

Investigation

Public Relations

Critical Thinking

Responsiveness

Situational Awareness

Education

4 yrs. trg./exp. in geology/hydrology/engineering/chemistry/physics/biology/environmental science

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/chemistry/physics/biology/environmental science/earth science/urban & regional planning/mathematics/history/archaeology

Job description

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail] or 614-265--6406

Work Location

DNR Vinton 29371 Wheelabout Road McArthur 45651

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Vinton County-McArthur

Compensation : $31.47

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : Environmental Services, Investigation, Public Relations

Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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 29371 Wheelabout Rd. McArthur, OH 45651 in Vinton County. To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management please visit Division of Mineral Resources Management.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail].

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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