Senior Environmental Scientist - Mine Reclamation

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Energy & Environment Cabinet, Department for Natural Resources, seeks an Environmental Scientist III to support surface coal mining inspections, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation across state agencies and communities.

The role involves travel with the main office in Franklin County, offering a competitive salary of the Executive Branch and room for professional growth while protecting Kentucky’s land, air, and water resources.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide support and technical oversight of more complex inspections of surface effects of coal mining operations.
• Issue non-compliance and cessation orders and process mine site evaluation and enforcement documents.
• Respond to complaints and conduct investigations to determine regulatory compliance and document citizens' complaints.
• Attend hearings and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
• Attend training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/biological/physical science

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Energy & Environment Cabinet, Department for Natural Resources, seeks an Environmental Scientist III to support surface coal mining inspections, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation across state agencies and communities.

The role involves travel with the main office in Franklin County, offering a competitive salary of the Executive Branch and room for professional growth while protecting Kentucky’s land, air, and water resources.