Environmental Claims Analyst

Environmental Claims Analyst (250005YZ)

Environmental Claims Analyst

(250005YZ)

Organization: Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jonathan Maneval - ...

Unposting Date: Aug 20, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Westerville

Compensation: $63,544

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Geology/Hydrology

Technical Skills: Mathematical Ability, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Environmental Services, Geology/Hydrology

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board manages the Financial Assurance Fund (Fund), a risk pool financing mechanism used to reimburse underground storage tank (UST) owners for the corrective action costs of releases from petroleum USTs.

Job Description

Reviews and evaluates claim reimbursement applications, cost pre-approval requests, and remedial action plans submitted by petroleum underground storage tank (UST) owners seeking reimbursement from the Financial Assurance Fund. Analyzes detailed environmental, technical and financial data; verifies statutory and regulatory compliance; and uses established cost databases to evaluate and approve financial data. Applies knowledge of corrective action work related to releases of petroleum product in soil or groundwater from USTs, and of state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards relating to UST petroleum releases. Communicates verbally and in writing with tank owners and their consultants. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director concerning determinations of cost pre-approvals and claim reimbursements. Participates in the technical review and analyses of appeals, presents testimony at administrative hearings, and may present testimony in court. May perform field observations of remedial work in progress.

Work Location:

4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 350

Westerville, OH 43081

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental engineering or related area of study;

Three years of field experience in environmental geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering or comparable science field is desired.

Knowledge of Ohio's petroleum underground storage tank regulations, particularly corrective action is preferred.

Technical Skills

Environmental Services

Geology/Hydrology

Mathematical Ability

Technical Documentation

Technical Writing

Professional Skills

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Interpreting Data

Written Communication

Supplemental Information

All applicants must either attach a resume and cover letter, or mail this information to Personnel, Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board, P.O. Box 2280, Westerville, OH 43086-2280.