Environmental Scientist III
About The Position
The Environmental Scientist III works in the Division of Waste Management, Superfund Branch, State Section, in Franklin County, Kentucky. The position helps protect human health and the environment by overseeing and conducting investigations, assessments, and cleanups at a broad variety of complex contaminated sites. The agency may authorize telecommuting, but may modify or end that arrangement at any time. The role reviews environmental reports and Brownfield Redevelopment Applications, conducts inspections and site investigations that involve environmental sampling, and serves as a technical advisor to the public and other governmental agencies. Work is typically performed in an office, with potential field work and frequent statewide travel. Field conditions may include adverse weather, snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards associated with operating electro-fishing equipment; safety procedures must be followed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science, or a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological, or physical science.
- Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
- Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience performing technical reviews of environmental compliance issues, site characterization, and remediation.
- Ability to lead a group in the office and in the field in completing complex technical projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
- Experience performing technical reviews of environmental compliance issues, site characterization, and remediation.
- Ability to lead a group in the office and in the field in completing complex technical projects.
Responsibilities
- Review characterization, remediation, closure, and other environmental reports concerning releases of hazardous substances and other contaminants.
- Review Brownfield Redevelopment Applications, environmental assessments, and management plans.
- Conduct inspections, site investigations, and environmental assessments involving sampling of soil, groundwater, and surface water.
- Serve as a technical advisor to the public and other governmental agencies.
- Lead groups in the office and in the field in completing complex technical projects.
Benefits
- Opportunities for development and upward movement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
