Environmental Scientist II: Water Permits & Compliance

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy & Environment Cabinet, Division of Water, Watershed Management Branch, invites you to join as an Environmental Scientist II in Frankfort. You will work on water resource programs, analyze permits, and report to management while collaborating with state agencies and the public.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science and at least one year of relevant experience; telecommuting may be authorized and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological or physical science or equivalent with 20 semester hours in such science.
• One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or related area.
• Graduate study substitutes experience; experience substitutes education.

Responsibilities

• Process, issue, and terminate water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze and report data for management and federal agencies.
• Coordinate Tempo360 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 or physical science

Bachelor's degree with 20 related semester hours

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy & Environment Cabinet, Division of Water, Watershed Management Branch, invites you to join as an Environmental Scientist II in Frankfort. You will work on water resource programs, analyze permits, and report to management while collaborating with state agencies and the public.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science and at least one year of relevant experience; telecommuting may be authorized and occasional