Looking to improve your career and the environment? Here ya go.

As environmental specialist, you'll assist with several key programs within DSW. You'll evaluate applications for Household Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) permits and recommend systems for coverage. You'll coordinate HSTS evaluations with local health districts and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and provide guidance on the HSTS program.

You'll write, review, and process permits and construction applications related to the Pretreatment and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs for wastewater treatment facilities. In coordination with district staff, you'll coordinate and perform compliance inspections, investigate complaints, recommend actions required of facilities to comply with state and federal standards, and draft enforcement actions as necessary.

You'll help coordinate the Operator Certification Program, including reviewing applications and documents to ensure sanitary wastewater treatment plants and/or collection systems are being operated by a certified, professional operator of record in accordance with appropriate state rules and regulations.

As subject expert, you'll provide technical assistance on DSW programs to public officials, industry representatives, professional organizations, and agency staff and provide program guidance at conferences and meetings with trade groups, health districts, the Ohio Department of Health, and other organizations.

Let's talk the basics:

• Evaluate elements for the Household Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) program.
• Coordinate the wastewater facility Operator Certification Program.
• Review and process applications for wastewater facility permits.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on DSW programs to internal and external constituents.

Opportunity is knocking. Answer it and apply today!

Qualifications
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.