Environmental Scientist 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. This position provides an opportunity to be creative, solve problems, and use a variety of talents to help improve water quality in Louisiana. Technical writing, mapping, data analysis, creative problem-solving, public outreach – use the skills you have and learn the ones you don’t!

Requirements

• A 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 in a statistics or quantitative methods field; OR A master’s degree or doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field.

Nice To Haves

• Technical writing
• Mapping
• Data analysis
• Creative problem-solving
• Public outreach

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific projects under Louisiana Nonpoint Source Program, including planning, execution, and oversight of water quality initiatives.
• Develop watershed implementation plans (WIPS) through field surveys, data analysis, mapping, and identification of best management practices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and project partners to review technical plans, conduct site visits, and ensure project goals and reporting requirements are met.
• Analyze water quality data and land use impacts using GIS, statistical tools, and modeling to support pollution control strategies.
• Contribute to outreach, innovation, and reporting, including EPA submissions, educational materials, and evaluation of emerging pollution control methods.

Benefits

• E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization
• State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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