Environmental Scientist Advisor

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY, seeks an Environmental Scientist Advisor to conduct groundwater studies, review regulatory documents, and advise on procedures. The role offers potential telecommuting and is a full-time executive-branch position with a 37.5-hour workweek.

The incumbent will perform field-ready investigations, lead PFAS sampling, and inspect compliance while collaborating across divisions. Strong communication, GIS skills, and science background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural, biological or physical science or a bachelor's with 20 semester hours in such science.
• Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• Graduate study in natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional studies in the groundwater program.
• Review projects, documents, and applications for regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a technical advisor in development of new procedures and processes.
• Design and implement scientific studies as needed.
• Conduct and lead sampling in the ambient monitoring network sampling and PFAS sampling.
• Conduct compliance inspections for regulatory compliance.

Skills

5 years experience

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural, biological, or physical science

Job description

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2605996

Environmental Scientist Advisor

Pay Grade 16

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

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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, Watershed Management Branch, Groundwater Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County you will have the opportunity to work in a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work across organizational lines, with the public, and the regulated community conducting studies and investigations and also performing data collection.

Tasks

• Conduct professional studies in the groundwater program.


• Review projects, documents, and applications for regulatory compliance.


• Serve a technical advisor in development of new procedures and processes.


• Serve as a technical advisor, designing and implementing scientific studies as needed.


• Conduct and lead sampling in the ambient monitoring network sampling and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) sampling.


• Conduct compliance inspections for regulatory compliance.


• Assist the regulated and non-regulated community as a representative of the cabinet.

Desired Candidates

• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills


• Strong technical writing skills


• Strong skills in Geographic Information System (GIS)


• Understanding water sampling procedures and data management.

Additional Position Information

• Maintain a driver's license


• Frequent communication in person or by other means required


• Travel required


• Field work may require standing, stooping, bending, and lifting at times.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Adam Smith at [e-mail] or 502-782-6453.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D