Environmental Scientist II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

2d • $3,907 - $5,509 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and 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.

By joining the Division of Water, Watershed Management Branch, Water Supply Section as an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work in a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work with the public, government agencies, and the regulated community to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations helping to protect Kentucky's water resources.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge in using Microsoft Excel
• Planning and organizational skills
• Communicating with different audiences
• 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.
• One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• 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, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform programmatic function of processing, issuing, and terminating water withdrawal permits and authorizations.
• Analyze, create and provide reports as requested by management and other department and federal agencies.
• Coordinate the use of the regulatory management information system (Tempo360) for data management.
• Perform compliance checks for water withdrawal permits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level