Environmental Scientist I (Fftl)

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2/8/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-00504

Environmental Scientist I (FFTL)

Salary

$3,347.98 - $4,628.66 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

1332 South KY Hwy 15 Ste 15
Hazard KY 41701 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 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 as an Environmental Scientist 1 in Perry county, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced technical assistant to bring expertise and assistance to public water systems in order to enable them to improve the quality of drinking water delivered to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist 1 position will complete tasks such as:

• Providing assistance to public water systems in maintaining compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically with the implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements.
• Interpret and assist water systems in utilizing data to improve the quality of their services.
• Participate in special studies at drinking water facilities with operators.
• Collect drinking water samples and provide reports to assist with assessing issues and improving processes at water plants.
• Provide training to public water system personnel.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Sample collection.
• How to conduct special studies.
• How to interpret sample results.
• How to optimize processes.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Friendly, good communicator with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team.

Additional position information: travel required
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.

Minimum Requirements

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.