State of Ohio Jobs
Location
Ashland, OH | United States
Job description
Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland
Work Locations : District 3 HQ 906 North Clark Avenue Ashland 44805
Organization : Transportation - District 03
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 07:30 AM To 04:30 PM
Compensation : 25.45 - 33.63
Unposting Date : Feb 25, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Environmental Services
Technical Skills : Environmental Services
Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Establishing Relationships, Interpreting Data
Agency Contact Name : District 3 Human Resources
Agency Contact Information : [email protected]
Environmental Specialist 1 - PN 20051863
(240001VE) Job Duties
Environmental Specialist 1, PN 20051863
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
Ohio 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to [email protected].
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Benefits to you:
Official Position Description:
Prepares & reviews various environmental documents (e.g., categorical exclusions; environmental assessments; environmental impact statements; noise reports; farmland impact rating reports; Section 4(f)/6(f) reports; cultural resource reports; biological reports; endangered species reports; social/economic reports; air quality reports; hazardous material screening reports), & performs field data collection; & photographing or video-taping. Prepares related exhibits for use by other planning transportation projects & evaluates environmental impacts. Assists in developing environmental studies to determine impact of proposed transportation projects, recommends project scope, compiles and analyzes data, tracks project work status, & prepares report to include findings & recommendations.
Researches & evaluates projects & programs for development & implementation of transportation projects, collects & analyzes data & compiles reports, researches local, state & federal laws, processes application for permits, analyzes present programs for process improvement & assists in evaluation of consultant pre-qualification submissions.
Represents district at meetings, answers inquiries from state, federal & local government agencies, ODOT Central Office, consultants, & the public. Prepares & reviews data & maintains records or reports related to assigned area/projects; provides technical assistance & works cooperatively with other involved parties as necessary; serves as expert witness when necessary; makes recommendations for corrective or legal action, collects, researches, prepares & reviews resources data pertinent to assigned activities; attends training sessions & seminars; assists in conducting special studies or programs/projects.
Performs other related duties as required (e.g. assists with preparation of exhibits, materials & presentation & logistics for public meetings & hearings, prepares & delivers speeches, attends training sessions & seminars).
Qualifications
3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, earth science &/or urban & regional planning &/or other comparable physical or health science field &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology (i.e., latter two subject areas pertain to positions only in Department of Transportation) which included responsibility for determining environmental & economic effects of environmental pollution or inspecting proposed & existing industrial water pollution pre-treatment &/or abandoned industrial facilities to determine existence of public health &/or pollution problems &/or other facility or site inspections & investigations to determine compliance with state &/or federal environmental control regulations. Training &/or experience must be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
Ohio 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.
Knowledge of engineering or chemistry, physics, biology or environmental science &/or other comparable science field &/or mathematics &/or history &/or archaeology; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, regulations & standards relative to environmental control &/or public health area assigned*; inspection & investigation techniques & procedures*; computer simulations & predictive modeling*. Skill in operation & basic maintenance of sampling &/or surveying equipment; operation of video display terminal. Ability to understand technical field of study & analyze & interpret &/or compile scientific/technical data; prepare & maintain correspondence & detailed, comprehensive reports; cooperate with co-workers & establish & maintain favorable public relations with government officials, public &/or facility operations.
(*)Developed after employment.
If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for this 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.
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