ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

45d

About The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action; OR incumbents serve as the technical scientific expert for a bureau within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The recruitment is for the Supervisor of the Compliance Branch within the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation. The compliance branch is responsible for compliance and enforcement of Water Pollution Control Permits for mining facilities to ensure protection of waters of the State. The branch reviews and responds to monitoring reports, release reports, conducts site inspections, administers enforcement and corrective action to achieve compliance. Works with the permittees, local, State, and Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the general public to ensure that their respective concerns related to the compliance with Water Pollution Control Permits are addressed. The supervisor of this branch is responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring and supervising branch staff; reviewing work products; planning and coordinating branch resources; project management; improving processes by streamlining and developing applications and templates; and coordinating with other branches and stakeholders. A valid driver's license is required to legally drive State vehicle for site inspections. In order to gain access into mine site inspections, the position requires 24 hr mine safety training (MSHA) provided by the State upon being hired. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Requirements

valid driver's license is required to legally drive State vehicle for site inspections
24 hr mine safety training (MSHA) provided by the State upon being hired

Responsibilities

program research
planning and development
permitting
compliance monitoring
inspections/enforcement
technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs
train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
assign and review work
initiate disciplinary action
Work with the permittees, local, State, and Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the general public to ensure that their respective concerns related to the compliance with Water Pollution Control Permits are addressed
recruiting, training, mentoring and supervising branch staff
reviewing work products
planning and coordinating branch resources
project management
improving processes by streamlining and developing applications and templates
coordinating with other branches and stakeholders