Environmental Attorney Jobs in Ohio
Environmental attorney jobs in Ohio are concentrated in industrial compliance, hazardous waste litigation, and regulatory permitting, reflecting the state's deep manufacturing, chemical, and energy sectors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring markets, where employers such as FirstEnergy, Marathon Petroleum, and the Ohio Attorney General's office maintain steady demand for environmental counsel across associate through senior partner levels. Regulatory work tied to Ohio EPA compliance and Clean Water Act enforcement represents the most in-demand specialty area. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Kenton-Hardin Health Department is seeking a qualified Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Sanitarian-In-Training to support the Food Safety Program and perform additional environmental health duties as assigned.
This position protects public health through:
- Inspection
- Education
- Enforcement
- Investigation
- Collaboration
Work involves engaging with:
- Regulated facilities
- Partner agencies
- The public throughout Hardin County
Primary Essential Functions and Duties
- Conduct inspections including:
- Routine inspections
- Follow-up inspections
- Complaint investigations
- Pre-licensing inspections
- Risk-based inspections
- Other regulated facility inspections
- Ensure compliance with:
- Ohio laws and administrative rules
- Local health department policies
- Educate food service operators, managers, and staff on:
- Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code
- Safe food handling practices
- Investigate:
- Food-related complaints
- Foodborne illness cases
- Outbreak situations
- Related documentation and response efforts
- Review and evaluate:
- Plans and applications
- Operational procedures
- Environmental health program materials
- Prepare and maintain:
- Inspection reports
- Correspondence
- Enforcement documentation
- Accurate records using department systems
- Interpret and enforce public health regulations:
- Conduct enforcement actions when necessary
- Communicate corrective actions clearly
- Provide professional communication with:
- General public
- Business owners
- Partner agencies
- Perform additional environmental health duties, including:
- Inspections in other program areas
- Complaint investigations
- Consultations
- Public health nuisance response
- Fieldwork
- Participate in:
- Required training and continuing education
- Program meetings
- Quality improvement activities
- Maintain:
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Strong working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in:
- Environmental Health or
- Related field qualifying for REHS or REHS-in-Training
- Prefer:
- Experience in Food Safety Program
- Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain REHS registration and licensure
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license
- Acceptable driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Kenton-Hardin Health Department does not discriminate based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy or gender identity)
- National origin
- Political affiliation
- Sexual orientation
- Marital status
- Disability
- Genetic information
- Age
- Membership in an employee organization
- Retaliation
- Parental status
- Military service
- Any other non-merit factor
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Kenton-Hardin Health Department is seeking a qualified Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Sanitarian-In-Training to support the Food Safety Program and perform additional environmental health duties as assigned.
This position protects public health through:
- Inspection
- Education
- Enforcement
- Investigation
- Collaboration
Work involves engaging with:
- Regulated facilities
- Partner agencies
- The public throughout Hardin County
Primary Essential Functions and Duties
- Conduct inspections including:
- Routine inspections
- Follow-up inspections
- Complaint investigations
- Pre-licensing inspections
- Risk-based inspections
- Other regulated facility inspections
- Ensure compliance with:
- Ohio laws and administrative rules
- Local health department policies
- Educate food service operators, managers, and staff on:
- Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code
- Safe food handling practices
- Investigate:
- Food-related complaints
- Foodborne illness cases
- Outbreak situations
- Related documentation and response efforts
- Review and evaluate:
- Plans and applications
- Operational procedures
- Environmental health program materials
- Prepare and maintain:
- Inspection reports
- Correspondence
- Enforcement documentation
- Accurate records using department systems
- Interpret and enforce public health regulations:
- Conduct enforcement actions when necessary
- Communicate corrective actions clearly
- Provide professional communication with:
- General public
- Business owners
- Partner agencies
- Perform additional environmental health duties, including:
- Inspections in other program areas
- Complaint investigations
- Consultations
- Public health nuisance response
- Fieldwork
- Participate in:
- Required training and continuing education
- Program meetings
- Quality improvement activities
- Maintain:
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Strong working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in:
- Environmental Health or
- Related field qualifying for REHS or REHS-in-Training
- Prefer:
- Experience in Food Safety Program
- Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain REHS registration and licensure
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license
- Acceptable driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Kenton-Hardin Health Department does not discriminate based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy or gender identity)
- National origin
- Political affiliation
- Sexual orientation
- Marital status
- Disability
- Genetic information
- Age
- Membership in an employee organization
- Retaliation
- Parental status
- Military service
- Any other non-merit factor
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Healthcare Services19
- Burns & McDonnell8
- Crothall Healthcare8
- Sodexo5
- Atlas Technical Consultants4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Manufacturing6
- Food & Beverage6
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Energy3
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio bar admission or eligibility for admission in Ohio
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience with Ohio EPA and federal environmental regulatory frameworks
- Background in RCRA, Clean Air Act, or Clean Water Act compliance and litigation
- Strong legal research, writing, and client-facing communication skills
- Ability to manage permitting, enforcement defense, or transactional environmental due diligence
Environmental Attorney Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental attorney in Ohio?
You become an environmental attorney in Ohio by earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and passing the Ohio Bar Examination, administered by the Ohio Supreme Court through the Ohio Board of Bar Examiners. Admission requires a character and fitness review and swearing in before the Supreme Court. Most Ohio employers also expect coursework or clinical experience in environmental, administrative, or natural resources law before hiring.
Which companies hire environmental attorneys in Ohio?
Employers hiring environmental attorneys in Ohio right now include Healthcare Services, Burns & McDonnell, and Crothall Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Ohio's large industrial and energy companies, along with state and municipal government agencies, are among the most consistent sources of environmental law positions across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most environmental attorney jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Akron account for the largest concentration of environmental attorney openings in Ohio. Columbus draws demand from state agency work and corporate headquarters, Cleveland anchors the northeastern industrial and energy corridor, and Cincinnati serves as a hub for manufacturing and chemical industry compliance work, each bringing distinct employer bases that shape where openings cluster.
Are there remote environmental attorney jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely transactional or advisory legal fields, since environmental work often involves site visits, agency meetings, and in-person regulatory proceedings. About 25% of environmental attorney openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and the positions most likely to carry flexible arrangements are transactional due diligence, policy counsel, and compliance advisory roles rather than litigation or permitting work.
How can I get hired as a environmental attorney in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a law clerk or associate position at an Ohio firm with an environmental practice group, where junior attorneys build skills under supervision on permitting and compliance matters. Law graduates should target the Ohio Attorney General's Environmental Enforcement Section or Ohio EPA's legal division, both of which hire recent admits. A background in chemistry, engineering, or land use from undergraduate studies, combined with an environmental law clinic externship, gives candidates a concrete edge in early-career applications.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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