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Federal-State Energy Analyst (2500093T) Organization: Ohio Consumers' CounselAgency Contact Name and Information: ************Unposting Date: Feb 4, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio Consumers' Counsel 65 East State Street Suite 700 Columbus 43215Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: Negotiable within state government standards Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Accounting and FinanceTechnical Skills: Accounting and FinanceProfessional Skills: Presenting, Teamwork Agency OverviewOur MissionThe Ohio Consumers' Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being.About Us:The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the State's voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal-State Energy Analyst in the Analytical Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services). Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers First.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do: Your advocacy responsibilities for Ohio consumers could include, among other things, research, analysis, policy and technical advice to agency management, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PJM, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Ohio legislature. Advocacy at PJM could include participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy. Written and oral presentations could include testimony through direct-examination and cross-examination in legal cases. A focus of your work would be agency advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive without subsidies, such as for power plant capacity, for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation. Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers through regulation from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission and capacity service. The focus in retail markets would include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices. The Federal-State Energy Analyst would be a liaison on behalf of the agency at the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and PJM, among other organizations.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.QualificationsApplicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation. This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or other related degree. A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected.Supplemental InformationThe Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at ****************************** StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Federal-State Energy Analyst (2500093T) Organization: Ohio Consumers' CounselAgency Contact Name and Information: ************Unposting Date: Feb 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork Location: Ohio Consumers' Counsel 65 East State Street Suite 700 Columbus 43215Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: Negotiable within state government standards Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Accounting and FinanceTechnical Skills: Accounting and FinanceProfessional Skills: Presenting, Teamwork Agency OverviewOur MissionThe Ohio Consumers' Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being.About Us:The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the State's voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal-State Energy Analyst in the Analytical Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services). Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers First.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do: Your advocacy responsibilities for Ohio consumers could include, among other things, research, analysis, policy and technical advice to agency management, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PJM, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Ohio legislature. Advocacy at PJM could include participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy. Written and oral presentations could include testimony through direct-examination and cross-examination in legal cases. A focus of your work would be agency advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive without subsidies, such as for power plant capacity, for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation. Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers through regulation from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission and capacity service. The focus in retail markets would include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices. The Federal-State Energy Analyst would be a liaison on behalf of the agency at the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and PJM, among other organizations.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.QualificationsApplicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation. This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or other related degree. A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected.Supplemental InformationThe Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at ****************************** StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20039043, 20039048) (2500096D) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 26, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Lazarus Government Center Lazarus Government Center Box 1049 Columbus 43216-1049Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Investigation, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & InspectionProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Reasoning, Verbal Communication Agency OverviewWhat 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.Job DescriptionWhat We Need YOU To Do:The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to join our team as an environmental specialist with the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) at our Central Office in Columbus, Ohio.You'll help ensure Ohioans have clean air. Not too shabby!As an environmental specialist, you'll review, prepare, and process permit applications (including Title V) from air pollution sources including industrial, commercial, and institutional operations to ensure they meet state and federal pollution control regulations.In the field, you'll perform compliance monitoring and inspections of regulated facilities and observe performance tests conducted by permit applicants and holders. You'll evaluate and review submitted compliance data for accuracy and perform emissions calculations using emission factors or mass balance procedures. Back in the office, you'll prepare inspection reports and issue appropriate follow-up correspondence (there's always some paperwork, right?).To understand permitting and compliance needs, you'll meet and consult with the regulated community and industry. As necessary, you'll investigate complaints, identify potential air pollution issues, and participate in activities in support of agency litigation and enforcement proceedings against non-compliant sources.Let's breeze through those main points.· Review and process applications for agency-issued air permits for various industrial facilities.· Perform and report out compliance inspections on air pollution sources at regulated facilities.· Review data submitted in compliance and fee reports; perform emissions calculations.· Investigate citizen complaints and potential air pollution issues.Take a deep breath and go for this opportunity today! Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.Qualifications12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.Job Skills: Environmental Services, Engineering, Investigation, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Customer FocusSupplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215Division: Air Pollution Control Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20043471) (250009CC) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio EPA Southwest District Of 220 E. Monument Ave. Ste. 400 Dayton 45402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Technical Writing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & InspectionProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Public Speaking Agency OverviewWho 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.Job DescriptionWhat We Need YOU To Do:We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for the environment to join our Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM), a nationally recognized leader in traditional and innovative waste materials management, at our Southwest District Office in Dayton, Ohio.Interested in traveling around Ohio to protect our environment?In this position, you'll ensure Ohio's waste management facilities are constructed and operated in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This includes traveling to waste disposal sites to conduct compliance inspections and investigate complaints. In cases where enforcement is necessary, you'll develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.When not in the field, you'll review technical documents and prepare reports pertaining to existing and proposed DMWM facilities. You'll also review and evaluate waste management programs and plans for local health districts to determine their compliance with state standards.We'll lean on your subject knowledge and customer service skills to provide effective outreach, technical assistance, and education on proper waste management rules and operations to the regulated community, local officials, health departments, and the public.Let's recap:Conduct compliance inspections of solid waste, infectious waste, and construction and demolition facilities.Review and evaluate waste management programs for local health districts.When necessary, develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.Provide outreach and technical assistance to internal and external constituents.Don't ‘waste' this opportunity to join Ohio EPA! Apply today.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861. OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned. Job Skills: Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Public Speaking, Customer Focus Must obtain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist in accordance with Section 3776.11 of the Ohio Revised Code from the Ohio Department of Health within six months of the initial date of employment. Failure to attain registration may result in dismissal.Supplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 220 E. Monument Ave., Suite 200, Dayton, Ohio 45402Division: Materials and Waste Management Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Federal-State Energy Analyst (2500093T) Organization: Ohio Consumers' CounselAgency Contact Name and Information: ************Unposting Date: Feb 4, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio Consumers' Counsel 65 East State Street Suite 700 Columbus 43215Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County Compensation: Negotiable within state government standards Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Accounting and FinanceTechnical Skills: Accounting and FinanceProfessional Skills: Presenting, Teamwork Agency OverviewOur MissionThe Ohio Consumers' Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being.About Us:The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the State's voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal-State Energy Analyst in the Analytical Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services). Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers First.Job DutiesYour advocacy responsibilities for Ohio consumers could include, among other things, research, analysis, policy and technical advice to agency management, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PJM, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Ohio legislature. Advocacy at PJM could include participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy. Written and oral presentations could include testimony through direct-examination and cross-examination in legal cases. A focus of your work would be agency advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive without subsidies, such as for power plant capacity, for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation. Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers through regulation from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission and capacity service. The focus in retail markets would include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices. The Federal-State Energy Analyst would be a liaison on behalf of the agency at the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and PJM, among other organizations.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.QualificationsApplicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation. This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or other related degree. A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected. Supplemental InformationThe Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at ****************************** StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20043471) (250009CC) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio EPA Southwest District Of 220 E. Monument Ave. Ste. 400 Dayton 45402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Technical Writing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & InspectionProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Public Speaking Agency OverviewWho 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.Job DescriptionWhat We Need YOU To Do:We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for the environment to join our Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM), a nationally recognized leader in traditional and innovative waste materials management, at our Southwest District Office in Dayton, Ohio.Interested in traveling around Ohio to protect our environment?In this position, you'll ensure Ohio's waste management facilities are constructed and operated in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This includes traveling to waste disposal sites to conduct compliance inspections and investigate complaints. In cases where enforcement is necessary, you'll develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.When not in the field, you'll review technical documents and prepare reports pertaining to existing and proposed DMWM facilities. You'll also review and evaluate waste management programs and plans for local health districts to determine their compliance with state standards.We'll lean on your subject knowledge and customer service skills to provide effective outreach, technical assistance, and education on proper waste management rules and operations to the regulated community, local officials, health departments, and the public.Let's recap:Conduct compliance inspections of solid waste, infectious waste, and construction and demolition facilities.Review and evaluate waste management programs for local health districts.When necessary, develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.Provide outreach and technical assistance to internal and external constituents.Don't ‘waste' this opportunity to join Ohio EPA! Apply today.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861. OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned. Job Skills: Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Public Speaking, Customer Focus Must obtain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist in accordance with Section 3776.11 of the Ohio Revised Code from the Ohio Department of Health within six months of the initial date of employment. Failure to attain registration may result in dismissal.Supplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 220 E. Monument Ave., Suite 200, Dayton, Ohio 45402Division: Materials and Waste Management Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20046812) (250009A5) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio EPA Northwest District Of 347 North Dunbridge Road Bowling Green 43402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Investigation, Public RelationsProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Written Communication Agency OverviewWhat 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.Job DescriptionWhat We Need YOU To Do:The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist with the Office of Emergency Response (OER) at our Northwest District Office in Wood County. We need you.As environmental specialist, you'll be part of our Emergency Response Program responding to and investigating releases of hazardous materials or liquids into the environment. You'll identify the responsible parties and activate and oversee emergency response contractors to contain and clean up the release as required under state law to protect the public and environment.You'll manage collection of environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts. You'll coordinate remedial actions with the responsible parties, agency divisions, and government agencies to ensure adequate communication and compliance with applicable policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements. You'll prepare and file spill reports and provide oversight for field activities.You'll provide technical assistance to the regulated community, consultants, and governmental officials and participate in enforcement meetings, litigation proceedings, and negotiations.That's a lot. Let's recap.:· Respond to and conduct civil investigations into the releases of hazardous materials and liquids.· Identify and advise responsible parties of their requirements to contain and remediate releases.· Coordinate OER activities with responsible parties, agency divisions, local, state, and federal agencies and response organizations.· Collect environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts.· Assist internal and external parties on spill investigations, remediation, enforcement, mitigation and prevention.More questions? Let us know! Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.Qualifications12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.Job Skills: Environmental Services, Public Relations, Investigation, Equipment Operations, Written Communication, Customer FocusSupplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 347 N Dunbridge Rd Bowling Green, Ohio 43402Division: Office of Emergency Response Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20046812) (250009A5) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio EPA Northwest District Of 347 North Dunbridge Road Bowling Green 43402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Wood County Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Investigation, Public RelationsProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Written Communication Agency OverviewWhat 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.Job DutiesWhat We Need YOU To Do:The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist with the Office of Emergency Response (OER) at our Northwest District Office in Wood County.We need you.As environmental specialist, you'll be part of our Emergency Response Program responding to and investigating releases of hazardous materials or liquids into the environment. You'll identify the responsible parties and activate and oversee emergency response contractors to contain and clean up the release as required under state law to protect the public and environment.You'll manage collection of environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts. You'll coordinate remedial actions with the responsible parties, agency divisions, and government agencies to ensure adequate communication and compliance with applicable policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements. You'll prepare and file spill reports and provide oversight for field activities.You'll provide technical assistance to the regulated community, consultants, and governmental officials and participate in enforcement meetings, litigation proceedings, and negotiations.That's a lot. Let's recap.:· Respond to and conduct civil investigations into the releases of hazardous materials and liquids.· Identify and advise responsible parties of their requirements to contain and remediate releases.· Coordinate OER activities with responsible parties, agency divisions, local, state, and federal agencies and response organizations.· Collect environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts.· Assist internal and external parties on spill investigations, remediation, enforcement, mitigation and prevention.More questions? Let us know!Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.Qualifications12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.Job Skills: Environmental Services, Public Relations, Investigation, Equipment Operations, Written Communication, Customer FocusSupplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 347 N Dunbridge Rd Bowling Green, Ohio 43402Division: Office of Emergency Response Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20043471) (250009CC) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Ohio EPA Southwest District Of 220 E. Monument Ave. Ste. 400 Dayton 45402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Technical Writing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & InspectionProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Public Speaking Agency OverviewWho 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.Job DutiesWhat We Need YOU To Do:We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for the environment to join our Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM), a nationally recognized leader in traditional and innovative waste materials management, at our Southwest District Office in Dayton, Ohio.Interested in traveling around Ohio to protect our environment?In this position, you'll ensure Ohio's waste management facilities are constructed and operated in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This includes traveling to waste disposal sites to conduct compliance inspections and investigate complaints. In cases where enforcement is necessary, you'll develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.When not in the field, you'll review technical documents and prepare reports pertaining to existing and proposed DMWM facilities. You'll also review and evaluate waste management programs and plans for local health districts to determine their compliance with state standards.We'll lean on your subject knowledge and customer service skills to provide effective outreach, technical assistance, and education on proper waste management rules and operations to the regulated community, local officials, health departments, and the public.Let's recap:Conduct compliance inspections of solid waste, infectious waste, and construction and demolition facilities.Review and evaluate waste management programs for local health districts.When necessary, develop strategies for bringing facilities back into compliance.Provide outreach and technical assistance to internal and external constituents.Don't ‘waste' this opportunity to join Ohio EPA! Apply today.Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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 12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861. OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned. Job Skills: Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Planning and Development, Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Public Speaking, Customer Focus Must obtain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist in accordance with Section 3776.11 of the Ohio Revised Code from the Ohio Department of Health within six months of the initial date of employment. Failure to attain registration may result in dismissal.Supplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 220 E. Monument Ave., Suite 200, Dayton, Ohio 45402Division: Materials and Waste Management Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

Environmental Specialist 2 (20046812) (250009A5) Organization: Environmental Protection AgencyAgency Contact Name and Information: Erika CarleskiUnposting Date: Dec 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PMWork Location: Ohio EPA Northwest District Of 347 North Dunbridge Road Bowling Green 43402Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green Compensation: $30.55 - $44.74Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Environmental ServicesTechnical Skills: Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Investigation, Public RelationsProfessional Skills: Customer Focus, Written Communication Agency OverviewWhat 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.Job DescriptionWhat We Need YOU To Do:The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest environmental specialist with the Office of Emergency Response (OER) at our Northwest District Office in Wood County. We need you.As environmental specialist, you'll be part of our Emergency Response Program responding to and investigating releases of hazardous materials or liquids into the environment. You'll identify the responsible parties and activate and oversee emergency response contractors to contain and clean up the release as required under state law to protect the public and environment.You'll manage collection of environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts. You'll coordinate remedial actions with the responsible parties, agency divisions, and government agencies to ensure adequate communication and compliance with applicable policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements. You'll prepare and file spill reports and provide oversight for field activities.You'll provide technical assistance to the regulated community, consultants, and governmental officials and participate in enforcement meetings, litigation proceedings, and negotiations.That's a lot. Let's recap.:· Respond to and conduct civil investigations into the releases of hazardous materials and liquids.· Identify and advise responsible parties of their requirements to contain and remediate releases.· Coordinate OER activities with responsible parties, agency divisions, local, state, and federal agencies and response organizations.· Collect environmental samples to document releases and assess environmental impacts.· Assist internal and external parties on spill investigations, remediation, enforcement, mitigation and prevention.More questions? Let us know! Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.Qualifications12 mos. exp. as Environmental Specialist 1, 85861.OR 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology or hydrogeology &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics 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 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 fields, with training to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.Job Skills: Environmental Services, Public Relations, Investigation, Equipment Operations, Written Communication, Customer FocusSupplemental InformationAll answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Location: 347 N Dunbridge Rd Bowling Green, Ohio 43402Division: Office of Emergency Response Background Check: 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.EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at ************ prior to testing or interviewing.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.