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25-06798: Environmental Scientist Advisor
Pay Grade: 16
Salary: $4,647.42 – $6,971.12
Monthly Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location: 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Division of Environmental Analysis as a Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to manage the stream and wetland mitigation needs of the Transportation Cabinet.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Work with KYTC staff to propose and prescribe the most economical stream and wetland mitigation options for KYTC construction projects.
- Manage the stream and wetland banks that KYTC owns and monitors. Keep up with the annual monitoring requirements for these sites and coordinate those with resource agencies.
- Initiate, negotiate and manage consultant contracts to perform 404 permitting work and stream and wetland restoration, design and monitoring.
- Advise the Transportation Cabinet on changes in regulation in relation to Army Corps 404 permitting and stream and wetland mitigation
- Meet with resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, members of the public and contractors to facilitate the purchase of properties for the purpose of establishing mitigation banks on behalf of the Transportation Cabinet.
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
- 404 permitting
- Stream and wetland mitigation banking
- ArcGIS
- Writing and reviewing technical documents for submittal to state and federal resource agencies
Benefits and perks:
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Hybrid approach to office work with some work from home options.
Travel throughout state required with some overnight stays.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 U.S. KYTC 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 KYTC 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: Five 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 requires the following of safety procedures.Probationary PeriodThis 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 Andrew Logsdon at andrew.logsdon@ky.gov or 502-782-5021.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
