- Advertisement Closes: 5/13/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
- 25-02898: Environmental Scientist III
- Pay Grade: 15
- Salary: $3,845.56 – $5,191.52
- Monthly Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency: Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location: 1332 S KY HWY 15 Hazard, KY 41701 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute for two days per week after completion of a probationary period. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page: https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Water, Field Operation Branch, Hazard Regional Office as an Environmental Scientist III in Perry County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the protecting of the waters of Kentucky in a fast paced, exciting and collaborative environment. The Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory and educational programs.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist III position will complete tasks such as:
- Provides assistance and technical oversite in the inspection of Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Water Resource facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Develops and evaluates guidelines and procedures.
- Prepares written documentation, including photographs and analytical results of facility inspections and/or investigation activities conducted due to complaints of violations made by the general public.
- Utilizes sampling instruments for environmental field data collection including calibrating and maintaining these instruments.
- Evaluates and documents regulatory notifications in accordance with the established procedures.
- Participates in special projects and assignments.
- Represents the Division and participates in enforcement activities including case preparation, participation in enforcement conferences and providing testimony as a witness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Knowledge in Drinking Water Regulations and Compliance with those regulations
- Knowledge on emerging contaminants in Drinking Water identified by the EPA.
- Experience in writing reports
- Experience in conducting field work (i.e. inspections, sampling, investigations, etc)
Additional position information: (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)
The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, responsibilities in both in and away from the office, an opportunity to network with a wide range of professionals within and outside the agency.
This position is required to maintain a valid driver’s license. Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide, and occasional out-of-state, basis. An incumbent in this position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snake and insect bites, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, and rusty metal in streams.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skillset as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in the position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, which require the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ashton Johnson at Ashton.Johnson@ky.gov or (606) 435-6022.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
