Field Environmental Scientist III – Oil & Gas Compliance

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Environmental Scientist III in the West Kentucky District to oversee oil and gas regulation compliance and environmental remediation. The position requires reviewing projects, guiding field staff, and ensuring safety and environmental protection across Kentucky’s oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities include evaluating permits, directing site assessments, and providing technical leadership to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological or physical science or a degree with 20 semester hours in such sciences.
• Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• Graduate study substituting for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience substituting for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff activities and serve as a technical advisor within the KASTOW program.
• Evaluate permits and projects to determine compliance with regulations and promote energy efficiency.
• Evaluate orphan well sites and implement downhole plugging instructions.
• Conduct remediation and reclamation investigations for abandoned tank cleanups and site assessments.
• Provide technical expertise on inspections for oil, gas, and underground injection control wells.

Skills

Oil & gas wells

Strong communication

Time management

Regulation interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural/physical science

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Environmental Scientist III in the West Kentucky District to oversee oil and gas regulation compliance and environmental remediation. The position requires reviewing projects, guiding field staff, and ensuring safety and environmental protection across Kentucky’s oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities include evaluating permits, directing site assessments, and providing technical leadership to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.