Environmental Scientist III

AGR/Agriculture; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to conduct field inspections and audits under Delaware's Nutrient Management Program. The role analyzes data, reviews permits, and prepares reports to ensure compliance and protect water quality.

The position requires a life/physical/applied science degree and multiple years of data analysis, regulatory interpretation, and technical writing experience. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Two years' experience analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years' experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Two years' experience in technical report writing.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and audits of nutrient applications to turf under Delaware's Nutrient Management Program.
• Analyze scientific data, review permit applications and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare technical reports and enforcement documents.
• Communicate with the regulated community about environmental compliance requirements.

Skills

Field inspections

Scientific data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Technical report writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field

Job description

The Environmental Scientist III conducts field inspections and audits of nutrient applications to turf under Delaware's Nutrient Management Program to ensure compliance with state law and protect water quality. This role involves analyzing scientific data, reviewing permit applications and regulatory submissions, preparing technical reports and enforcement documents, and communicating with the regulated community about environmental compliance requirements.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field
• Two years' experience analyzing and evaluating scientific data
• Two years' experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
• Two years' experience in technical report writing
• Valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled)