Geologist 3 (20043536)

**What We’re Looking For:** Geologist 3 **Where We Need You:** Ohio EPA wants you to serve in this role within the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at our Central Office in Columbus, Ohio. **Why We Need You:** Ohio EPA is seeking a skilled Geologist to join our team that is helping protect Ohio’s groundwater resources near waste management facilities. **What You'll Do.** In this role, you will evaluate existing and potential sources of groundwater contamination at regulated landfills, construction and demolition debris facilities, and related sites. You’ll review detailed hydrogeologic reports, monitoring plans, water quality data, and engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. As part of your field duties, you’ll investigate and research groundwater areas near waste sites to assess environmental impacts. You’ll also collect and interpret groundwater data to respond to complaints and recommend actions to prevent or minimize contamination. When necessary, you’ll help develop strategies to turn around non\-compliant facilities, including enforcement referrals. You’ll be a trusted resource for local and county officials, health boards, consultants, and industries by providing technical consultation and assistance on best practices, standards, and regulations for groundwater monitoring and protection. You may also participate in hearings or litigation and present subject information to the public or technical audiences. **Let’s recap the key tasks:** * Review hydrogeological documentation to support groundwater protection at waste management facilities. * Investigate groundwater areas near waste sites to assess environmental impacts. * Plan and develop strategies for bringing about compliance including enforcement referrals. * Provide technical assistance to local officials, consultants, and the regulated industry on effective solid waste management. **If you’re looking for a role that combines scientific skills with meaningful public service, apply today!** Why Work for the State of Ohio At 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** ------------------ * **GEOLOGY PREFERRED** * Completion of undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; **AND** 24 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory \&/or drafting methods \& techniques. * **OR** completion of graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; **AND** 12 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory \&/or drafting methods. * **OR** equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. **Job Skills:** Geology/Hydrology, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Facilities Maintenance \& Inspection, Equipment Operations, Public Speaking, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus Supplemental Information All 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 43215 Division: 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 614\-644\-2100 prior to testing or interviewing. ADA Statement 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 Workplace The 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.