Environmental Scientist 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Scientist Field Inspector to protect Louisiana’s air, water, and land resources. The role enforces environmental regulations through site inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance work. The position is located in Calcasieu Parish. The selected job title and salary level—Environmental Scientist 1, 2, or 3—depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

The appointment may be probationary, a job appointment (temporary, not to exceed four years), or a promotion of a permanent classified employee. A job appointment could be converted to a probationary appointment if funding becomes available. Applicants within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must provide relevant education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in place of completed application sections. An equivalency evaluation statement is required for international degrees by the announcement closing date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear, or physical science field; an engineering field; a geography/geosciences field; a natural resources field; or statistics or quantitative methods; OR a master’s degree or doctorate in one of those fields.
• Provide relevant, detailed education and experience information in the application.
• Submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance inspections of facilities across hazardous and solid waste, air, water, asbestos, lead, and tires.
• Investigate environmental complaints and spills.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting compliance findings and enter data into DEQ systems.
• Perform environmental sampling.
• Assist with environmental emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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