Senior Environmental Scientist - Hydrology & Permitting

State-of-Nevad; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Nevad in Reno seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform administrative and technical reviews of Site Characterization Reports and Predictive Modeling Results for designated mining facilities. You will assist permit writers with drafting water pollution control permits and related documentation.

The role includes field visits, evaluating compliance from monitoring data, and providing technical support for enforcement actions and closure planning within the DEP's Hydrology and Mining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the physical, natural resource, life sciences, or engineering field and three years of professional environmental experience; OR five years of related experience; OR one year as Environmental Scientist 2 in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Review Site Characterization Reports and Predictive Modeling Results for mining facilities.
• Assist permit writers with drafting water pollution control permits and related documentation.
• Conduct site visits to verify studies and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate compliance using field observations and monitoring results.
• Develop regulations, procedures and training for staff and the regulated community.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field

Tools

EPA data systems

Computer modeling software

Job description

State-of-Nevad in Reno seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform administrative and technical reviews of Site Characterization Reports and Predictive Modeling Results for designated mining facilities. You will assist permit writers with drafting water pollution control permits and related documentation.

The role includes field visits, evaluating compliance from monitoring data, and providing technical support for enforcement actions and closure planning within the DEP's Hydrology and Mining