Environmental Scientist 4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

SER compensation

State employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in Baton Rouge seeks an Environmental Scientist 4 to lead complex enforcement cases and mentor staff. This role focuses on Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs to ensure compliance with state laws.

Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees in environmental/physical sciences and experience with GIS, LIMS, and laboratory auditing.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, plus two years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree in one of the listed fields plus one year of related experience; or
• Doctorate in one of the listed fields.

Aufgaben

• Apply expertise and knowledge within Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs.
• Review complex referrals for technical accuracy, draft enforcement actions, and monitor compliance after actions.
• Escalate actions as needed and represent the agency in enforcement proceedings.

Kenntnisse

Environmental enforcement

GIS

Laboratory auditing

Mentoring/training

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/physical sciences

Master’s degree in environmental/physical sciences

Doctorate in environmental/physical sciences

Tools

LIMS

GIS software

Laboratory QA/QC

Jobbeschreibung

About This Job

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Compliance has a vacancy.

Promotion – Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare.

Lead the charge in protecting our environment. We’re hiring an Environmental Scientist 4 to drive complex enforcement cases, mentor fellow scientists, and ensure compliance with state environmental laws. If you’re ready to apply your expertise in our waste program while shaping a cleaner future, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field PLUS two years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR

A master’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus one year of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR

A doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field.

Job Duties:

• Apply expertise and knowledge within the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs
• Review more complex referrals for technical accuracy, draft more complex enforcement actions, and monitor for compliance after the issuance of enforcement actions
• Escalate enforcement actions as needed, represent the agency in legal proceedings involving enforcement cases, and conduct enforcement meetings
• Prepare technical reports, review and evaluate technical reports from other sections within the agency and from outside sources, and respond to the regulated community
• Serve as a mentor and trainer of lower level Environmental Scientists, and manage special projects
• Represent the Enforcement Division at meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings sessions, etc.
• Carry out other activities/projects as assigned by the supervisor or manager

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotion – Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ

Domicile: East Baton Rouge Parish

Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Environmental Scientist 4: $27.41 per hour

Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management.

• Office of the Secretary
• Office of Management and Finance
• Office of Environmental Services
• Office of Environmental Compliance
• Office of Environmental Assessment

Contact Information:

Kierra Smith

LDEQ/OMF

[phone]

[e-mail]

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others