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2605996: Environmental Scientist Advisor
Pay Grade: 16
Salary: $5,445.66 – $6,666.08 Monthly
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency: Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location: 300 Sower Boulevard
Description
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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, Watershed Management Branch, Groundwater Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County you will have the opportunity to work in a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work across organizational lines, with the public, and with the regulated community conducting studies and investigations and also performing data collection.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:
- Conduct professional studies in the groundwater program.
- Review projects, documents, and applications for regulatory compliance.
- Serve a technical advisor in development of new procedures and processes.
- Serve as a technical advisor, designing and implementing scientific studies as needed.
- Conduct and lead sampling in the ambient monitoring network sampling and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) sampling.
- Conduct compliance inspections for regulatory compliance.
- Assist the regulated and non-regulated community as a representative of the cabinet.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Strong technical writing skills
- Strong skills in Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Understanding water sampling procedures and data management.
Additional position information:
- Maintain a driver’s license
- Frequent communication in person or by other means required
- Travel required
- Field work may require standing, stooping, bending, and lifting at times.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set 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: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 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 Adam Smith at Adam.Smith@ky.gov or 502-782-6453.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
