Environmental Scientist Advisor

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy & Environment Cabinet, Dept for Environmental Protection, is seeking an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Hazard, KY. The position may telecommute; telework arrangements may be modified at any time. You will help public water systems comply with state and federal drinking water rules.

Holders will support AWOP coordination, represent the division in meetings, train staff and operators, develop conference presentations, and manage reporting and approvals for designated regions.

Qualifications

• Education in natural, biological or physical science at bachelor level.
• Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control or related areas.
• Graduate study substitutes for experience; experience substitutes for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) point of contact for assigned regions.
• Represent the Kentucky Division of Water in meetings with government officials, public water systems, and the public.
• Train agency staff and public water system operators.
• Develop presentations for trainings and professional conferences.
• Oversee sanitary survey report communications, track responses and compliance, and issue ASP and water treatment approvals as needed.

Skills

SDWA knowledge

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/biological/physical science

20 semester hours in natural/biological/physical science

Job description

Environmental Scientist Advisor

Salary

$5,445.66 - $6,666.08 Monthly

Pay Grade16

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

1332 S KY Hwy 15
Suite 100
Hazard KY 41701 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, Drinking Water Branch, Technical Assistance Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Perry County, you will have the opportunity to assist public water systems (PWS) in achieving and maintaining compliance with State and Federal drinking water regulations.

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

• Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) point of contact for assigned regions
• Representing the Kentucky Division of Water in meetings with government officials, public water systems, and the general public
• Training agency staff and public water system operators
• Developing presentations to present at trainings and professional conferences
• Overseeing sanitary survey report communication with public water systems, tracking responses and compliance for assigned regions, as well as issuing Alternate Staffing Plan (ASP) and water treatment chemical approvals for assigned regions.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Extensive knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Great communicator with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Data analysis, presentation, and organizational skills
• Self motivated and comfortable working independently, and the ability to work within a team environment

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.

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/.

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 Matt Lipps at [e-mail] or 606-594-2209.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D