Hazardous Materials Investigation Specialist 2

%3Cp%3E%3Ciframe width=%22560%22 height=%22315%22 src=%22https://www.youtube.com/embed/HeV5HOVw418?si=VhAJZOw4qi069I5d%22 title=%22YouTube video player%22 frameborder=%220%22 allow=%22accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share%22 referrerpolicy=%22strict-origin-when-cross-origin%22 allowfullscreen=%22%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E(PUCO)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETo carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOur mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EHazardous Material Investigator Specialist 2%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransportation Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMotor Carrier Enforcement%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHourly Rate: %2434.53%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Transportation Department:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe Transportation Department’s mission is to facilitate safe and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, as well as to promote quality and equitable service in a proactive manner for the public and commercial carriers in the household goods, bus and ferry boat industries. This is accomplished through reduction and prevention of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, reduction and prevention of hazardous materials incidents, development of consumer protection regulations, and resolution of consumer and carrier complaints.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You Will Do:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EIn this position as a %3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EHazmat Specialist 2 in Motor Carrier Enforcement,%3C/u%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3Eyou will:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConduct and evaluate complex hazardous material transporter inspections%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConduct unannounced compliance reviews, shipper reviews and investigations of motor carriers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EComplete New Entrant Safety Audits of new Motor Carriers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConduct surveillance of carrier operations%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPrepare reports on inspections, investigations, educational training, and other related data%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EInterview carriers, shippers, and drivers for in-depth investigation of complex cases%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EComprehensive Investigation of commercial vehicle crashes, spills, or release of hazardous materials%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAttend in-service, continuing education and training sessions required for the job classification%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EReport in location:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEMPLOYEES MUST LIVE WTHIN 30 AIR MILES OF 101 W MAIN ST, , ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EPUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. %26nbsp;Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. The PUCO offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 6:00am or as late as 10:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp;Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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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.

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48 mos. trg. or exp. in commercial transportation safety practices & procedures; 12 mos. trg. or exp. in hazardous materials regulation compliance/enforcement; valid driver’s license.

-Or 24 mos. as Hazardous Materials Investigation Specialist 1, 23161.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Compliance Enforcement

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Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position.  All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience and/or education sections on your civil service application. If you don’t demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications in the supplemental questions, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Please do not use "see resume or other documents" as assumptions will not be made. 

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Public Utilities Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information: HUMAN RESOURCES - [email protected].
Unposting Date: Jul 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County
Compensation: 34.53
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00-5:00 Flex Available
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Compliance Enforcement
Technical Skills: Inspection Principles, Investigation, Compliance Enforcement
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Observation