ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY SPECIALIST (NC) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cincinnati/jobs/newprint/4815295) Apply  ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY SPECIALIST (NC) Salary $67,019.43 - $90,068.51 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 25-01330 Department Metropolitan Sewer District Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties Conduct on-site inspections and investigations to ensure industrial wastewater compliance and audit required documentation. • Provide direct supervision of industrial waste inspectors. • Maintain database on industrial discharges. • Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities. • Represent division to other city departments and outside agencies. • Explain, justify and defend departmental programs, policies, and activities. • Interpret and apply federal, state, and local industrial wastewater discharge codes, rules, and regulations. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including outside agencies, internal coworkers, and the general public. • Process applications and prepare permits for Industrial Users. • Assess the implementation of best management plans. • Review and evaluate self-monitoring reports for compliance. • Initiate enforcement for non-compliance. • Process data from surcharge studies for transfer to GCWW for billing. • Works independently with recurring work on their own initiative. • Responds to emergency callouts, spills, fires, dumps or other similar emergency events. • Request and review Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications from historic, new, and emerging businesses and industries. • Issue Wastewater Discharge Permits to historic, new, and emerging businesses and industries where required by rule or policy. • Maximize MSD investment in the Septage Receiving Station by working with haulers, generators, and MSD staff to identify and accept compatible industrial wastes. This employee performs a variety of activities as they relate to the environmental and/or employee safety aspects of various City programs. Employee performs inspections, investigations, and evaluations of moderately complex operations and facilities for the enforcement of environmental and/or employee health and safety provisions of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge of: Biology, chemistry, physics as they apply to environmental management and/or health and safety. Principles and practices of environmental management and/or health and safety management. Research and investigation techniques and principles. City facilities, equipment, materials, and job functions. Statistical principles and methods. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to environmental management and/or health and safety. Skill to: Operate computers, monitors, and various instruments in the performance of the job. Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty. Ability to: Recommend and implement goals, policies, and procedures for providing effective and efficient environmental or health and safety practice within assigned departments. Prepare clear and concise analytical and statistical reports. Inspect moderately complex city facilities, equipment, materials, and employee work practices to determine unsafe conditions or environmental problems Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Recognize hazards and respond with plausible solutions. (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Conducts on-site inspections and investigations of moderately complex operations and facilities to ensure environmental or safety compliance; notifies departments of environmental or safety problems and monitors corrective action; evaluates needs for safety training and assists in training for assigned departments. Participates as a member of environmental or safety audit teams performing assessments for safety enhancements, waste minimization, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, cost reductions, improvements in compliance status, and/or mitigation of adverse health/safety or environmental impacts. Maintains, calibrates, and operates instrumentation and sampling equipment; evaluates employee exposures to chemical, physical, and environmental hazards; monitors environmental quality; responds and assists in resolution of employee health and safety hazards and environmental issues; and provides guidance to assigned departments. Assists in the preparation of analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; analyzes reports and provides recommendations; provides input for development of written policies and procedures related to health, safety, and environmental programs; assists in the composition and distribution of internal and other documents as requested by the supervisor; Recommends and assists in the procurement of health and safety equipment to assigned departments. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including outside agencies and the general public. Interprets and applies federal, state, and local health and safety and/or environmental codes, rules, and regulations to moderately complex operations and facilities in assigned departments. Participates on a variety of boards and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new regulations, trends, and innovations in the field of environmental management and/or health and safety. Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. If assigned to Health Department: maintain on-call status for hazardous material response team. HR Contact: Denise Browning; Denise.Browning@cincinnati-oh.gov Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major or concentration of courses in the following course areas: Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Health Physics, Biostatistics, Physiology, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Industrial Ventilation, Air Sampling, or a related field. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions: Travel from site to site; office/field environment; exposure to computer screens, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials, potentially hostile environments; human or animal body fluids; waste and infectious materials; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work or inspect in confined spaces; work or inspect underground; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work around heavy construction equipment. May be required to work irregular hours and be subject to call back and/or respond to emergency situations after hours and on weekends. Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts. 01 By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers. Please indicate you have read and agree with this information. + Yes, I understand and agree. 02 If you are a City of Cincinnati employee, what is your CHRIS/Employee ID number? (type N/A if not applicable) 03 In which of the following areas do you possess a Bachelor's degree? (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) + Safety + Industrial Hygiene + Engineering + Environmental Health + Chemistry + Biology + Physics + Health Physics + Biostatics + Physiology + Toxicology + Epidemiology + Industrial Ventilation + Air Sampling + Closely Related Field 04 If you answered "closely related" to the above question, please provide the bachelor's degree type. 05 This is a Noncompetitive position that includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information. (ATTACH RESUME) + I have read the above statement. 06 Do you understand that if your application does not include your resume and transcript that your application will be rejected? + I have read the above statement and understand that my resume and transcripts must be attached to my application 07 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, email address, and telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not receiving further consideration for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. 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