Environmental Scientist Advisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet is seeking an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Frankfort, KY to provide technical oversight and guidance on emissions reporting and air quality programs. This role supports the Division for Air Quality, offering expert analysis of permit emissions and related data.

You will collaborate with state and federal agencies, local governments, and the public, performing analyses, developing guidelines, and ensuring compliance with federal and

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in natural, biological or physical science.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study may substitute for the required experience.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience may substitute for the required education.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: NONE

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor implementing scientific programs and studies related to the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Rule statewide.
• Develop guidelines and procedures relating to air quality emissions inventory.
• Evaluate permits, projects, authorizations, and certification applications for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee creation, maintenance, and closure of regulated facilities in the Kentucky Emissions Inventory System.
• Complete QA/QC of required permitting emissions inventory information.
• Provide QA/QC input for state and federal agency use.

Skills

5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/physical science

Job description

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Position Title

Environmental Scientist Advisor

Salary

$5,445.66 - $6,666.08 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 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 and 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 Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division for Air Quality, Program Planning and Administration Branch, Emissions InventorySection as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to provideassistance and technical oversight to businesses, state and federal agencies, local governments, and/or thegeneral public in the development, interpretation and implementation of annual emissions survey submissions aswell as conduct scientific studies including analyzing and interpreting data that pertains to permit emissionsinformation.

Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:

• Serve as a technical advisor responsible for implementing scientific programs and studies related tothe Federal Air Emissions Reporting Rule on a statewide basis.
• Provide expertise in the development of guidelines and procedures relating to air quality emissionsinventory
• Evaluate permits, projects, authorizations, and certification applications to determine compliance withexisting regulations.
• Oversee and implement the creation, maintenance, and closure of regulated facilities in the KentuckyEmissions Inventory System based on approved permitting actions under Title V and minor source programs.
• Complete Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) of required permitting emissions inventoryinformation for sources.
• Provide input as requested related to QA/QC data for state and federal agency use.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirmthat you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer andcompleted the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verifyresponsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

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: Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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 the 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 requires 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.

Questions

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gregory Ison at [e-mail] or 502-782-6666.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D