Environmental Scientist III
About The Position
The Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet’s Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) inspects surface and underground coal mining permits to ensure compliance with the 1977 Federal Surface Mining Control Act. The Environmental Scientist III works in the Hazard Branch, Hazard Section III, providing support and technical oversight concerning the surface effects of coal mining to state and federal agencies, local governments, and the public. This work supports the development, interpretation, and implementation of environmental protection, mitigation, and natural resource policies. The position leads and supports complex inspections of surface effects from coal mining, issues non-compliance and cessation orders, processes mine site evaluation and enforcement documents, investigates complaints, and provides expert testimony in legal proceedings. Work is typically performed in an office, with possible field assignments and frequent statewide travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science, or a bachelor’s degree that includes or is 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 the 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.
- Communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Teamwork.
- Decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide support and technical oversight for complex inspections of the surface effects of coal mining operations.
- Issue non-compliance and cessation orders.
- Complete and process mine site evaluation and enforcement documents.
- Respond to complaints and conduct investigations to determine regulatory compliance and document citizens’ complaints.
- Attend hearings and provide expert legal testimony in legal proceedings.
- Attend required training.
Benefits
- Opportunities for development and upward movement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
