Environmental Compliance Specialist I - Examination

City of Cleveland; Dihlabeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an entry-level Environmental Compliance Specialist I. This role involves reviewing air pollution permit applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing technical reports. A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required. The position offers a salary range of $15.33 - $28.78 per hour and emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a basic knowledge of air pollution as it relates to permit issues.
• Experience in environmental compliance duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review applications of Permits To Install (PTIs) and Permits to Operate (PTOs).
• Determine compliance with federal, state, and local air regulations.
• Write technical reports and prepare necessary permits.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-099 DE

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 10/24/2025

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I

FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.33 - $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.

Entry‑level position which performs a variety of environmental compliance duties related to the processing of air pollution permits. Specifically, reviews application and development of Permits To Install (PTIs) and Permits to Operate (PTOs). Determines compliance with federal, state, and local air regulations. Writes technical reports. Does some preparation of Title V and FESOP permits as required. Performs other job‑related duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science‑related field from an accredited four‑year college or university required. Must possess a basic knowledge of air pollution as it relates to permit issues.

RESIDENCY CREDIT

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry‑level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

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.