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9/7/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-05344
Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$3,793.24 - $5,244.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
3032 Alvey Park Drive W
Suite 700
Owensboro, KY 42303 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute two days per week. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page: https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division for Air Quality, Field Office Branch, Owensboro section as an Environmental Scientist I, you will cover 12 counties.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position will complete tasks such as:
• Conduct source inspections at permitted facilities to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act.
• Perform beginning level inspections at the permitted sources and witness stack tests.
• Respond to citizen complaints.
• Provide technical assistance to regulated facilites and the general public. Review reports submitted by facilities and assist facility personnel with questions.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational and planning skills
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, time management, and good decision making
• Teamwork, initiative and ability to work under pressure
If you are interested in being part of an organization that protects human health and the environment, come join us at the Division for Air Quality! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in this position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, which require the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Blair at lori.blair@ky.gov or 502-782-9454.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D