Water Resources Environmental Scientist II

Socket.dev; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) invites applications for an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County. This professional series position works with the public, agencies, and regulated entities to ensure compliance with water-related laws and protect Kentucky's water resources.

Responsibilities include issuing and terminating water withdrawal permits, preparing reports, and coordinating Tempo360 data management.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s in natural/biological/physical science or with 20 sem hrs in such science.
• One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or related area.
• Graduate study can substitute for experience; experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Process, issue, and terminate water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze, create and provide reports to management and agencies.
• Coordinate the regulatory management information system (Tempo360) for data management.
• Perform compliance checks for water withdrawal permits.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Planning and organizational skills

Communicating with different audiences

Tempo360 data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural, biological or physical science

Bachelor’s degree with 20 sem hrs in natural, biological or physical science

Tools

Tempo360

Job description

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) invites applications for an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County. This professional series position works with the public, agencies, and regulated entities to ensure compliance with water-related laws and protect Kentucky's water resources.

Responsibilities include issuing and terminating water withdrawal permits, preparing reports, and coordinating Tempo360 data management.