Environmental Control Supervisor
About The Position
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. By joining the Division for Air Quality, Field Operations Branch, Bowling Green Section as an Environmental Control Supervisor in Warren County, you will have the opportunity to: Plan, Assign, Coordinate, and Supervise employees in the interpretation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. Meet with operators, landowners, contractors, geologists, engineers, and private citizens. Conduct and coordinate training sessions and seminars for institutional heads on environmental issues. Train new employees in the implementation of environmental programs. Serve as an expert witness. Respond to spills or other environmental emergencies. Corresponds with local, state, and federal government officials on environmental matters.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science
- Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, mining reclamation, mining inspection or regulation of mining activities, energy conservation, energy development, energy management, blasting activities, or oil and gas well inspection
- Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
- Experience in natural resources, environmental control, mineral extraction, mining reclamation, mining or mining inspection or experience dealing with the regulation of mining activities (such as mine permit preparation and review or sediment pond and hollow fill design), energy conservation, energy development, energy management, blasting activities, or oil and gas well inspection will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
- NONE (Special Requirements)
Responsibilities
- Plan, Assign, Coordinate, and Supervise employees in the interpretation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations
- Meet with operators, landowners, contractors, geologists, engineers, and private citizens
- Conduct and coordinate training sessions and seminars for institutional heads on environmental issues
- Train new employees in the implementation of environmental programs
- Serve as an expert witness
- Respond to spills or other environmental emergencies
- Corresponds with local, state, and federal government officials on environmental matters
- Conduct investigations and compliance evaluations at all types of industry
- Train agency staff
- Oversee environmental compliance issues
- Review inspection reports
- Respond to citizen complaints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
