Environmental Scientist III

State of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY

374d • $3,845 - $5,768 • Remote

About The Position

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & 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. Currently the Laboratory Certification Section of the Drinking Water Branch seeks a candidate that has 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.

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.
• 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

• The evaluation and certification of environmental laboratories performing Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act regulatory analyses.
• The review of applications for certification for completeness; review of standard operating procedures (SOPS) for compliance with EPA approved methodology; review of proficiency testing (PT) results; and review of technical data to ensure compliance with the SOP and the EPA approved method.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay
• Opportunities for development and upward movement
• Room to grow your skill set as you build your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree