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What we need:

Environmental Specialist 2

What we do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

What we need YOU to do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as a n e nv ironmental s pecialist with the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) at our Southeast District Office in Logan .

You're here. We're here. Let's do this.

As environmental specialist, you'll p erform evaluations of public water systems (PWS) , including field inspections, investigations, sampling , and consultation with owners / operators to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations operations. You will c onduct monitoring activities such as review of operational reports and water analys es and sampling as needed.

You'll c ompile and maintain records on public water systems such as data on water sources, facilities for the collection, treatment and distribution of water, water quality, and owner/operator information. You'll review drinking water regulations and ensure the enforcement of these regulations and provide input on policies and procedures used in the implementation of the public drinking water program.

As subject matter expert, you'll provide technical assistance and guidance to public officials, owners and operators of public water systems , industry representatives and the public in matters relating to public drinking water.

Let's drop a pin on th e basic tasks .

• Perform field inspections and investigations of public water systems .
• Participate i n monitoring activity and sampling as needed .
• Review i mplementation and enforcement of drinking water regulations .
• Review operational reports and water analysis to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations.
• Provide technical assistance for public officials, PWS operators , and industry representatives.

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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.

-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