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Environmental Specialist

Salary

$63,232.00 - $66,560.00 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00081

Department

Public Utilities

Division

Environmental Services

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

11/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in sampling, analytical and inspection duties relative to the control of air, water, wastewater, land and noise pollution, and compliance with air, water, noise and hazardous waste and pretreatment regulations; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Inspects industrial concerns and ascertains conformance to environmental rules, regulations and permit terms and conditions.

+ Personally tours commercial and industrial facilities and observes problem areas.

+ Discuss survey results with plant management personnel.

+ Determines code violations through research, sampling and inspection activities and negotiates control actions with violators.

+ Prepares enforcement cases of moderate difficulty, drafts related paperwork and initiates appropriate court actions.

+ Evaluates and processes various routine applications and reports.

+ Handles citizen complaints regarding pollution.

+ Investigates environmental threats.

+ Solicits required permit applications and reports from source owners.

+ Obtains evidence or assists in obtaining evidence to substantiate legal actions.

+ Samples and analyzes various operations in terms of waste discharge, smoke stack emissions and other materials related to various environmental activities.

+ Utilizes and calibrates specialized instruments such as DO meters, PH meters, conductivity meters, ground sampling instruments, noise meters, specific chemical meters, etc.

+ Performs research activities relative to determining potential hazards of materials utilized in or disposed by industrial processes.

+ Prepares correspondence, reports and studies relating to air, water, waste and noise pollution control.

+ Maintains close liaison with industrial firms and provides information relative to the availability of new pollution control techniques.

+ Responds to public information requests.

+ Participates in or personally accomplishes special projects and assignments.

+ Assists in the development of and compliance with safety policies for the department.

+ Assists with safety training for city employees as requested.

+ Assists city divisions in monitoring compliance with environmental regulations.

+ Performs and/or reviews Phase I environmental assessments for city divisions as requested.

+ May provide work direction to lower level personnel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

+ Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to air, water, land and noise pollution

+ Various types of equipment and techniques used to reduce pollution

+ Chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering principles

+ Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work

Skill in:

+ Discussing pollution problems and control requirements with industrial personnel and the general public

+ Enforcing regulations and firmness and tact

+ The use of standard instruments and pollution testing devices

+ Reading smoke emissions

+ Public speaking

+ Maintaining records and preparing reports

Ability to:

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in the biological, chemical, environmental or physical sciences or closely related area

Additional or Special Requirements:

+ Environmental Services is an essential operation. Must be willing to work overtime (required to join the overtime emergency response list which requires 24 hour availability over a seven (7) day period including nights, weekends and holidays during specified periods)

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license

+ Must be physically able to perform required duties related to inspections and tests, and to wear appropriate safety equipment

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Environmental Specialist (5432)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

01

Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Some College

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

+ None of the above

+ Other

05

Please list the major and any concentrations of your Bachelor's Degree?

06

The Division of Environmental Services in an essential operation. Candidates must be willing to work overtime and are required to join the overtime emergency response list which requires 24 hour availability over a seven (7) day period including nights, weekend, and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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