Intermittent Environmental Specialist 1

Overview Ohio EPA wants you to join the Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) as a part-time environmental specialist at our Groveport Field Office (GFO) in Franklin County. Work part-time hours with non-standard work hours as outlined below: Friday 6:30 - 10:00 and Saturday – Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented individual to implement DAPC’s quality assurance program for its ambient air monitors throughout Central Ohio. This network of monitors continuously measures air pollutants around the region to ensure we meet air quality standards that protect public health. You’ll be responsible for operating the monitors and related equipment, including traveling to site locations daily, collecting and transporting filters for analysis, and performing repairs and maintenance. When necessary, you’ll audit and calibrate monitors to ensure accurate performance and perform field trials for toxics. In the field office, you’ll use precision lab equipment to analyze the filters and sample data and accurately enter data into the agency’s digital platforms for transmission to U.S. EPA’s air data systems. Responsibilities Operate continuous air monitors in Central Ohio. Transport filter samples to a laboratory/collection site daily. Provide on-site maintenance for air quality instruments. Enter data for filter samples and transmit them to federal data systems. Perform data analysis as needed. Qualifications ENGINEERING OR SCIENCE QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in a position involving engineering or chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, geology, urban & regional planning and/or related fields, including responsibilities for assessing environmental and economic effects of pollution or conducting inspections to determine compliance with environmental regulations. Training and/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 field, with education commensurate with duties. Note: For field work, applicants must provide own transportation. New employees in EPA\'s solid waste program must obtain a sanitarian-in-training certificate during probationary period. OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Federal Non-disclosure form must be completed by employee and approved by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Job Skills Environmental Services, Clerical & Data Entry, Data Analytics, Equipment Operations, Reasoning, Customer Focus Organization Environmental Protection Agency Agency Contact Erika Carleski Unposting Date Apr 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Ohio EPA Groveport Field Office Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Groveport Compensation $27.92 - $36.90 Schedule Part-time Classification Unclassified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Data Analytics, Clerical & Data Entry, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations Professional Skills Customer Focus, Reasoning Agency Overview Environmental Protection Agency #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 27920 - 36900 per year Experience: 3 years required

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