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Environmental Scientist I

Salary

$3,448.42 - $4,767.60 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

9116 Leesgate Road
Louisville, KY 40222 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 You Tube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSu C43Xql Hch Ye Q66t P7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Waste Management, Field Operations Branch, Louisville Section as an Environmental Scientist I in Jefferson County, you will have the opportunity to determine compliance with the environmental laws and regulations for the avoidance and minimization of environmental impacts and make recommendations based on findings necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct entry level environmental scientific inspections of sites regulated by DWM to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Evaluate notifications and complaints of permitted and un-permitted activities.
• Receive formal and informal training and attend DWM activities, complete required administrative reports and maintain assigned equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and information concerning DWM laws and regulations to facilities and others.
• Participate in enforcement activities, case preparation, attend enforcement conferences, and testifies as a witness.
• Collects scientific samples to document violations.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Communication skills.
• Organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical writing skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office suite of software.

Additional position information: travel required, standing, stooping, bending and lifting, sitting at a desk.

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.

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 Denise Dzurenka at denise.dzurenka@ky.gov or 502-782-8971.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D