Environmental Scientist Consultant I — Certification Lead

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telecommuting

Professional development

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort is seeking an Environmental Scientist Consultant I to support Kentucky’s drinking water, wastewater and solid waste operator certification programs. The role involves leading technical reviews, coordinating statewide training and providing scientific guidance to boards, facilities and agencies.

Located in Franklin County, this hybrid, full-time position offers professional development, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science and/or 20 semester hours in those fields as stated.
• Eight years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of operator certification applications, training requests, scientific documents and program data.
• Coordinate and deliver drinking water, wastewater and solid waste certification and continuing education training statewide.
• Serve as a technical and scientific resource on certification programs, policies, regulations and examinations.
• Coordinate scientific projects, case management activities and technical work involving staff and agency stakeholders.
• Conduct and support enforcement activities, including technical review of noncompliance information, site documentation and evidence used in case development.
• Provide technical assistance and scientific guidance to certification boards, regulated facilities, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Analyze and maintain program information, develop procedures and prepare technical and program reports.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory interpretation

Training development

Project coordination

Technical writing

Leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort is seeking an Environmental Scientist Consultant I to support Kentucky’s drinking water, wastewater and solid waste operator certification programs. The role involves leading technical reviews, coordinating statewide training and providing scientific guidance to boards, facilities and agencies.

Located in Franklin County, this hybrid, full-time position offers professional development, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and opportunities to advance