Environmental Scientist II
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 Waste Management, Planning Program and Administration Branch, Program Development Section as an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to analyze federal and state laws and regulations to determine the impact on agency programs and other related duties needed within the Program Development Section for the Division of Waste Management.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in analyzing administrative regulations and state and federal laws to determine the impact on agency programs.
- Experience developing and preparing reports.
- Analytical thinking and writing skills.
- EPA Grants.
- Decision making skills.
- Good communication.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Teamwork and initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and technical oversight, coordinate, analyze and draft waste management regulations, regulatory impact analyses and associated documents; draft initial response to comments after public hearing and statement of consideration to meet the policies/procedures of the division for supervisory review.
- Process the submittal of regulation packages.
- Perform technical duties in the development of reporting mechanisms.
- Coordinate information and interact with, gather information from and with supervisor approval, provide information to division and cabinet staff, management, other government agencies, regulated community and general public as it pertains to the Federal Register.
- Formulate a review/research of federal/state regulations, control technology documents and other data as needed to ensure compliance with agency guidelines and makes recommendations for program to supervisor.
- Prepare for and schedule public hearings, compile responses to comments and compile comments on proposed federal regulation changes.
- Serve as liaison with management to facilitate the administration of program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
