Senior Environmental Scientist: Enforcement & Compliance Lead
State of Louisiana
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Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in Baton Rouge seeks an Environmental Scientist 4 to lead complex enforcement cases and mentor staff. This role focuses on Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs to ensure compliance with state laws.
Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees in environmental/physical sciences and experience with GIS, LIMS, and laboratory auditing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, plus two years of related experience; or
- Master’s degree in one of the listed fields plus one year of related experience; or
- Doctorate in one of the listed fields.
Responsibilities
- Apply expertise and knowledge within Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs.
- Review complex referrals for technical accuracy, draft enforcement actions, and monitor compliance after actions.
- Escalate actions as needed and represent the agency in enforcement proceedings.
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Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in Baton Rouge seeks an Environmental Scientist 4 to lead complex enforcement cases and mentor staff. This role focuses on Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, and Radiation Protection programs to ensure compliance with state laws.
Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees in environmental/physical sciences and experience with GIS, LIMS, and laboratory auditing.
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