Environmental Scientist I: Mine Reclamation & Compliance

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) is seeking an Environmental Scientist I in Pikeville, KY. You will inspect coal mining operations, enforce performance standards, and support environmental protection efforts across state and federal agencies.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in natural, biological, or physical sciences. Occasional field work and travel are required; E-Verify applies and employment offers are contingent on proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural, biological or physical science.
• 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science can supplement the required education.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with all performance standards and frequency requirements.
• Issue cessation and non-compliance orders to violators.
• Provide assistance using on-site, pre-mining examinations to evaluate the suitability for mining.
• Investigate citizens' complaints.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural/biological/physical science

20 semester hours in natural/biological/physical science

Job description

The Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) is seeking an Environmental Scientist I in Pikeville, KY. You will inspect coal mining operations, enforce performance standards, and support environmental protection efforts across state and federal agencies.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in natural, biological, or physical sciences. Occasional field work and travel are required; E-Verify applies and employment offers are contingent on proper documentation.