Environmental Enforcement Specialist I



Environmental Enforcement Specialist I

Salary

See Position Description

Location

CH - City Hall

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

CS2025-051

Department

5007 - Public Health - Air Quality

Division

500702 - Air Quality Program

Opening Date

06/13/2025

Closing Date

7/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-051 CS

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 6/13/2025


ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST I (OPEN)


FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland


THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025. 


SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.33 - $29.92 per hour.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES


Conducts inspections of routine air pollution sources and control equipment that includes boilers, smoke stacks, manufacturing facilities, foundries, etc. Also, identifies and investigates sources at facilities operating without permits and inspecting facilities with permits to ensure continued compliance. Witnesses performance tests. Researches environmental regulations and concepts. Investigates complaints and issues enforcement documents, including Notices of Violation, to entities. Prepares Enforcement Action Referrals for submittal to Ohio EPA. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science-related field required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s license required. Must be able to research environmental regulations and concepts. Must possess computer skills that include using Excel and Access. Must be fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills in order to develop effective correspondence documents. An environmental background and regulatory compliance knowledge is preferred.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.


RESIDENCY CREDIT


In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:


• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:


https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf


VETERANS’ PREFERENCE


Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability. 


NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.


We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.


The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership.  In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance.  Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493