ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST I

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

10d•$73,210 - $82,203

About The Position

This position administers the RIDEM Outdoor Recreation and Recreational Trail Grant programs and coordinates with agency staff on planning initiatives related to outdoor recreation. In addition, this role serves as the agency’s primary liaison with several related committees. The work will include some site visits and other off-site work. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with demonstrated organizational skills; an ability to facilitate separate programs with deadlines and logistics; proficiency in desktop GIS; intermediate- advanced-skills with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel; excellent communication and relationship-building skills; and an enthusiasm for outdoor recreation.

Requirements

Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, procedures and technology employed to preserve, protect and restore the environment of the state.
Working knowledge of the state laws and regulations as they relate to environment protection and the ability to interpret and apply such laws.
Ability to conduct research on the identification, causes and effects of pollution.
Ability to prepare scientifically accurate reports on, and develop technical plans for environmental programs.
Ability to gather and analyze technical and/or statistical data.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other government officials, stakeholders and partners.
Ability to engage in field work as required.
Proficiency in desktop GIS.
Intermediate- advanced-skills with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to facilitate separate programs with deadlines and logistics.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

Administer the RIDEM Outdoor Recreation and Recreational Trail Grant programs.
Coordinate with agency staff on planning initiatives related to outdoor recreation.
Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with several related committees.
Perform various scientific or engineering tasks and duties necessary.
Implement and conduct programs and projects related to environmental compliance, permitting, pollution prevention or management as it pertains to environmental control.
Assist in the development and implementation of various projects, studies or surveys in the relevant field of environmental management.
Prepare, review or contribute to clear, technically sound and scientifically accurate technical plans and/or documents that may include findings, conclusions and recommendations in a statewide environmental program that includes, but is not limited to the fields of air pollution, hazardous and solid waste, water pollution, wetlands, underground and above ground tanks, pollution prevention and/or any other relevant environmental field.
Collect and analyze data, conduct research, and/or develop action plans related to the identification, causes and effects of environmental pollution.
Conduct technical inspections of sources to evaluate sources of pollution and assure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations; and provide technical advice relating to the solution of environmental problems.
Review permit applications and other technical documents for completeness and conformance to applicable policies and regulations and make recommendations for acceptance, modification or disapproval.
Recommend to a superior that enforcement action be taken when necessary to achieve compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Draft technical or other appropriate correspondence and communication when required.
Collaborate with a variety of partners and stakeholder groups and contribute to cooperative projects, efforts or activities.
Review reports, investigations and studies, interpret findings, prepare written reports and make recommendations to a supervisor.
Provide technical and scientific advice when required to the department or external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain records, databases or files.
Do related work as required.
As assigned, may supervise the work of technical, seasonal and/or clerical employees.