Environmental Scientist III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

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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.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

Currently the Laboratory Certification Section of the Drinking Water Branch seeks a candidate that has 3 years of laboratory experience, good communication skills, and is an analytical thinker with an attention to detail. This Environmental Scientist III with this section will allow the incumbent to work across organizational lines, with the public and with the regulated community providing technical, scientific assistance for the Wastewater and Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leads staff activities as for audits of the field only Certified Wastewater Laboratory Program. On-site laboratory evaluations, some requiring overnight travel, are performed to evaluate the analytical techniques, instrumentation, quality control procedures, and record keeping practices of laboratories reporting environmental monitoring results to the Division.
Participate in drinking water and wastewater laboratory audits as a team member. Must familiarize with all EPA approved drinking water and wastewater analytical methods.
Ensures all certified laboratories are in compliance with state and federal regulations. Review of applications for certification for completeness. Review of proficiency testing (PT) results; and review of technical data to ensure compliance with the SOP and the EPA approved method.
Maintains entry into the Tools for Environmental Management and Protection Organizations (TEMPO360) laboratory certification database and produce documents in accordance with the standard operating procedures, business rules and guidelines as defined by the Department for Environmental Protection.
Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory Certification Program. Review of internal standard operating procedures (SOPS); make presentations, attend applicable workshops and training.
Responds to information requests from laboratories and internal stakeholders. Prepares reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of and ability to work with Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work with variety of people from different backgrounds.
Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
Additional position information: The position requires travel, occasional overtime, walking in rough terrain, and working with citizens of the Commonwealth.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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.
• Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work with variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leads staff activities as for audits of the field only Certified Wastewater Laboratory Program. On-site laboratory evaluations, some requiring overnight travel, are performed to evaluate the analytical techniques, instrumentation, quality control procedures, and record keeping practices of laboratories reporting environmental monitoring results to the Division.
• Participate in drinking water and wastewater laboratory audits as a team member. Must familiarize with all EPA approved drinking water and wastewater analytical methods.
• Ensures all certified laboratories are in compliance with state and federal regulations. Review of applications for certification for completeness. Review of proficiency testing (PT) results; and review of technical data to ensure compliance with the SOP and the EPA approved method.
• Maintains entry into the Tools for Environmental Management and Protection Organizations (TEMPO360) laboratory certification database and produce documents in accordance with the standard operating procedures, business rules and guidelines as defined by the Department for Environmental Protection.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory Certification Program. Review of internal standard operating procedures (SOPS); make presentations, attend applicable workshops and training.
• Responds to information requests from laboratories and internal stakeholders. Prepares reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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