Environmental Scientist III Turf Inspector

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Disability assistance

Job summary

The Nutrient Management (NM) Program seeks an Environmental Scientist III to audit nutrient applications to turf and ensure compliance with NM Law. You will review applicator records, interpret environmental regulations, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of environmental science and data management is required as the program uses a cloud database to manage inspections and enforce the regulations across agencies and the public.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Skills

Field inspections

Data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Technical report writing

Education

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

Job description

Summary Statement

The Nutrient Management (NM) Program is guided by an appointed commission representing the State’s agricultural and turf industries. This position is responsible for performing audits of nutrient applications to turf to carry out the mission of the program and protect Delaware’s water quality. The NM Law outlines nutrient application requirements and limits or allows a company to apply based on recommendations in an NM Plan. The successful candidate will ensure nutrient applications are in compliance based on applicator records. Strong command of environmental science principles and clear communication is needed during inspections, so the regulated community understands why the NM Program enforces the law and regulations. The NM Program uses a cloud database to manage inspections.

Summary Statement

The Nutrient Management (NM) Program is guided by an appointed commission representing the State’s agricultural and turf industries. This position is responsible for performing audits of nutrient applications to turf to carry out the mission of the program and protect Delaware’s water quality. The NM Law outlines nutrient application requirements and limits or allows a company to apply based on recommendations in an NM Plan. The successful candidate will ensure nutrient applications are in compliance based on applicator records. Strong command of environmental science principles and clear communication is needed during inspections, so the regulated community understands why the NM Program enforces the law and regulations. The NM Program uses a cloud database to manage inspections.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Two years' experience in technical report writing.

Conditions of Hire

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com . If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] . The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.