Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

What we need:

An Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist 2 who will use creativity, data analysis, and planning to help improve Ohio's Air Quality.

What we do:

Our main goals are providing environmental leadership in the state of Ohio and protecting the environment and public health. As a state agency, we achieve this by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Visit the Division of Air Pollution Control air monitoring website to learn more about our work: Division of Air Pollution Control Air Monitoring Program

What we need you to do:

The Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative individual to join our team in beautiful downtown Columbus

Ah! There you are!

As an Ohio EPA environmental specialist, you will assist the manager of the Air Quality Evaluation & Planning section with the coordination and development of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and implementation of the requirements and rules necessary to attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards. This is exciting, innovative work that uses your skills in data handling and interpretation, technical writing, problem solving and planning to contribute to real progress in Ohio's air quality!

You will aid in the development and review of monitoring data, technical documents, cost analyses, engineering guides, policies, and new rules and revisions. You will also be participating on committees and workgroups with other organizations, states, and federal agencies, while assessing results from atmospheric dispersion and photochemical models to support SIP activities, Clean Air Act requirements, or other Ohio activities requiring modeling efforts. You will design and evaluate air quality modeling protocols, execute air quality models, review data, and prepare reports. You will provide guidance and assistance to Ohio EPA personnel and others concerning SIPs and air quality modeling. Additionally, you will perform reviews of federal EPA proposals and prepare comments related to SIPs and modeling, as well as assist in the development of emissions inventory and meteorological databases for use in SIPs and air quality models.

Let's recap th e major duties :

• Coordinate , develop , and engage State Implementation Plan s (SIP) to maintain national air quality standards .
• Assess results from established dispersion and photochemical models to support SIP activities.
• Assist in development and review of monitoring data, technical documents, proposals, engineering guides, emissions inventory , and meteorological data related to SIPs .
• Consult with internal and external personnel, business , and the public concerning SIPs and air modeling.

Move your career forward and a pply today !

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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 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.

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 Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Analyzation