Job Description
What We Need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of
Environmental Specialist 1 within the
Division of Water Resources , headquartered at 2045 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 in
Franklin county
. To learn more about the
Division of Water Resources please visit
What You Will Do - Assist in reviewing & evaluating dam safety emergency action plans for compliance with state & dam safety criteria.
- Assist in reviewing & evaluating dam safety operation, maintenance, and inspection manuals for compliance with state & dam safety criteria.
- Assist other Dam Safety Program staff in meetings and tabletop exercises with stakeholders (e.g., governmental agency personnel, dam owners, engineering consultants, utilities & other Ohio Department of Natural Resources [ODNR] divisions) to coordinate with & inform them about projects.
- Participate in the development, planning & presentation of local & statewide workshops for informing & training dam owners & local officials on emergency action plans, & operation, maintenance, and inspection manuals.
- Assist in conducting dam inspections, evaluation, preparation, and reviewing data and maintaining records.
- Starting hourly pay of $26.72/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7 years of service, with an end salary of $35.31/hr.
3 years of training or 3 years of experience 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.
- OR completion of undergraduate core program in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, earth science &/or urban & regional planning, geology or other comparable physical or health science field or mathematics, history or archaeology with education commensurate with duties to be assigned. 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Environmental Services
Organization Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information Jennifer Gates, jennifer.gates@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6406
Unposting Date Sep 17, 2024, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation $26.72/hr
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours 8AM-5PM Subject to Change
Classified Indicator Classified
Union OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Environmental Services
Technical Skills Environmental Services, Natural Resources, Soil & Water Conservation
Professional Skills Attention to Detail
Agency Overview Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Outdoor,