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Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade13
Salary
$3,347.98 - $4,272.46 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
2751 Campbellsville Rd
Columbia, KY 42728 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Columbia, KY 42728 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. 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 allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat 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 theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careerspage https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Water/Field Operations Branch/Columbia Regional Office as an EnvironmentalScientist 1 in Adair county, you will have the opportunity to provide entry-level assistance and technicaloversight to businesses, state and federal agencies, local governments, and/or the general public in thedevelopment, interpretation and implementation of environmental protection, environmental mitigation, energyand natural resource policies; in the evaluation of possible violations of laws and regulations; the study ofthe economic effects of national and state energy, environmental and natural resource policies; review andanalysis for avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of environmental impacts; the collection and analysis ofscientific data; the remediation of contaminants; and the performance of environmental, natural resource,energy and other scientific duties as required. Holders of the Environmental Scientist 1 position will complete tasks such as:
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careerspage https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Water/Field Operations Branch/Columbia Regional Office as an EnvironmentalScientist 1 in Adair county, you will have the opportunity to provide entry-level assistance and technicaloversight to businesses, state and federal agencies, local governments, and/or the general public in thedevelopment, interpretation and implementation of environmental protection, environmental mitigation, energyand natural resource policies; in the evaluation of possible violations of laws and regulations; the study ofthe economic effects of national and state energy, environmental and natural resource policies; review andanalysis for avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of environmental impacts; the collection and analysis ofscientific data; the remediation of contaminants; and the performance of environmental, natural resource,energy and other scientific duties as required. Holders of the Environmental Scientist 1 position will complete tasks such as:
- Frequent travel/driving - typically local
- Work in a field setting
- Evaluate compliance with issued permits and CWA and SDWA regulations
- Enter fieldwork findings into the agency database
- Frequent interaction with the public and regulated community
- Water sampling techniques
- Basic understanding of drinking water and wastewater treatment
- Non point source BMP evaluation for water quality protection
- Basic computer skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Drinking water or wastewater treatment experience
- Methodical recordkeeping and documentation
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:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
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 this 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 Brian Crump at brian.crump@ky.gov or 270.384.4734.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
