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Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Requirements

Department of Health

Responsible for reviewing Public Health Environmental Investigation reports, databases, fiscal reimbursement records, and related documents, to include Hazard Control Orders, Clearance reports, Notices of Compliance and Non-Compliance, and other environmental investigation, enforcement, fiscal reimbursement, and regulatory information.   Interprets federal, state, and local environmental regulations and communicates this information to citizens, industry, and the regulated community.  Provides guidance to individuals on violations, investigation processes, compliance and investigation issues, and represents the agency in compliance and education.    Is responsible for reviewing Permit applications.  Provides guidance to companies on permit issues and represents the agency in negotiating the issues of said Permits.  Provides training to internal and external individuals and groups on environmental topics.  Perform other related duties as required.

Department of Building & Housing

Responsible for reviewing lead risk assessment reports, lead clearance exams, and Lead Safe applications for accuracy and compliance.  Issue lead safe certificates to property owners.  Respond to and address inquiries with grace, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. Assist with legal enforcement actions related to Lead Safe Certification, and other projects as assigned. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Division of Health (Lead Program)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science related field from an accredited college or university required.  
  • Substitution:  Two years of full-time paid experience in lead risk assessment, asbestos compliance, or other environmental compliance may be substituted for each year of education college education lacking.
  • Must be a licensed lead risk assessor.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to process environmental reports electronically with minimum supervision.  
  • Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.   
  • Experience conducting Public Health Lead Investigations in the state of Ohio is preferred.  




Building & Housing (Lead Safe Certification)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lead risk assessment, or other environmental compliance.
  • Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and seek input and feedback as needed.
  • Strong organizational skills. 
  • LEAD Risk Assessor License preferred; or obtain LEAD Risk Assessor License within the 1st year of employment.
  • Proficiency with Accela and Microsoft Office, or comparable software.

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.
Date Posted
03/04/2026
Job Reference
10249-HR
Organization
5006 - Public Health - Environment, 500600 - Division of the Environment
Location
Cleveland, OH 44101
Category
Environmental Health
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