Environmental Scientist II — Remote-Eligible Water Resources

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet seeks an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County to protect Kentucky's water resources by ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental laws. The role collaborates with the public, agencies, and regulated entities to process water withdrawal permits and produce reports.

The position requires a natural, biological, or physical science degree with relevant experience; telecommuting may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural, biological or physical science or a degree including 20 semester hours in natural, biological or physical science.
• One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• Graduate study substituting for experience; experience substituting for education are accepted per policy.

Responsibilities

• Process, issue, and terminate water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze and report data as requested by management and agencies.
• Coordinate use of 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/biological/physical science

Bachelor's degree with 20 semester hours in natural/biological/physical science

Tools

Tempo360

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet seeks an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County to protect Kentucky's water resources by ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental laws. The role collaborates with the public, agencies, and regulated entities to process water withdrawal permits and produce reports.

The position requires a natural, biological, or physical science degree with relevant experience; telecommuting may be authorized.