Environmental Scientist II

Socket.dev; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) invites applications for an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County. This professional series position works with the public, agencies, and regulated entities to ensure compliance with water-related laws and protect Kentucky's water resources.

Responsibilities include issuing and terminating water withdrawal permits, preparing reports, and coordinating Tempo360 data management.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s in natural/biological/physical science or with 20 sem hrs in such science.
• One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or related area.
• Graduate study can substitute for experience; experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Process, issue, and terminate water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze, create and provide reports to management and agencies.
• Coordinate the regulatory management information system (Tempo360) for data management.
• Perform compliance checks for water withdrawal permits.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Planning and organizational skills

Communicating with different audiences

Tempo360 data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural, biological or physical science

Bachelor’s degree with 20 sem hrs in natural, biological or physical science

Tools

Tempo360

Job description

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2605007 Environmental Scientist II Pay Grade 14 Salary $3,907.04 - $5,509.24 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location 300 Sower Blvd
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 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, Water Supply Section as an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work in a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work with the public, government agencies, and the regulated community to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations helping to protect Kentucky's water resources.

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

• Perform programmatic function of processing, issuing, and terminating water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze, create and provide reports as requested by management and other department and federal agencies.
• Coordinate the use of the regulatory management information system (Tempo360) for data management.
• Perform compliance checks for water withdrawal permits.

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

• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge in using Microsoft Excel
• Planning and organizational skills
• Communicating with different audiences

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://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: One year 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 require 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 Allan Shingleton at [e-mail] or 502-782-6907.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D