Job type:
Full-time
How to apply:
Job description:
Florence, Kentucky, United States of America
1,000 - 5,000 employees
Government - Local, State & Federal industry
Government company
$29,129.28 Per year
Paid
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5/27/2019 (8:00 PM EST)
19-000003377
Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$29,129.28 - $38,588.64
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
8020 Veteran's Memorial Drive Suite 110
Florence, KY 41042 USA
Description
If you are looking for a position that impacts the well-being of Kentucky’s citizens and communities every day, then the Division of Waste Management’s Field Office Branch has just the job for you.
The Branch’s mission is to identify and abate imminent threats to human health and the environment through inspections, technical assistance and education and is looking for an Environmental Scientist I to join their team and fill a full time, permanent position.
The Florence Regional Office seeks a motivated candidate who wants to make an immediate, direct impact on their community; one who enjoys working outdoors and seeks challenges; one who is capable of and comfortable with dealing directly with the public.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conducts entry level environmental scientific investigations of sites regulated by DWM to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulation.
- Evaluates notifications and complaints of permitted and un-permitted activities, responds to inquiries.
- Receives formal and informal training and attends DWM activities, completes required administrative reports and maintains assigned equipment.
- Provides technical assistance and information concerning DWM laws and regulations to facilities and others.
- Participates in enforcement activities; case preparation, attends enforcement conferences, and testifies as a witness. Collects scientific samples to document violations.
If you are interested in a rewarding career with us, please apply!
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 Condition
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 snake and insect bites, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, and rusty metal in streams. Electrocution from electro-fishing equipment is possible.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to:https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/101/001/325.pdf
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Paul Sommerfield atpaul.sommerfield@ky.gov or 502-564-8736 .
DURATION
Permanent
CONTACTS
JOB FUNCTIONS
Environmental / Sustainability Mgmt
KENTUCKY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET
Our mission is to provide regulatory guidance, environmental awareness and implement an energy strategy that will bring economic benefits to the Commonwealth while protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for Kentucky businesses, workers and the public in general.