Environmental Specialist 2 (20043512)
Bowling Green
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Ohio EPA Northwest District Of (NWDO)347 North Dunbridge Road. Bowling Green, 43402 Technical Writing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection. Who 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:Ohio EPA wants you to join our team as an environmental specialist in the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Northwest District Office in Bowling Green, Ohio. We are where technical expertise meets real-world environmental impact. We’re seeking a motivated person to support DMWM’s oversight of solid waste management facilities across Northwest Ohio. In this key role, you’ll lead engineering and technical reviews for facilities including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris and industrial landfills, and waste transfer stations and processing facilities. You’ll review permit applications, engineering documents, and technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. In the field, you’ll inspect waste sites and construction activities to ensure proper operations and quality control and to investigate complaints. You’ll provide technical assistance to boards of health, local and municipal officials, county commissioners, and industry professionals regarding solid waste rules, operational best practices, and siting proposals. When necessary, you’ll support enforcement activities for non-compliant facilities, including documentation, compliance follow-up, and coordination with regulatory partners. Let’s talk about the big parts:Lead engineering and technical review for solid waste facilities. Conduct field inspections of regulated facilities. Review permit applications, engineering plans, and technical reports. Provide technical assistance to local health districts and officials. Support and coordinate agency enforcement activities. Are you ready to put your skills to safeguarding Ohio’s waste management? Apply today!