Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location
Frankfort, KY | United States
Job description
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Environmental Scientist Advisor
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$5,133.04 - $6,160.38 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
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. Our mission in the Hazardous Waste Branch of the Division of Waste Management is to support our community in the fulfillment of their regulatory requirements as demanded by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by providing services, solutions, and technology leadership in a secure, transparent, and fiscally responsible manner.
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 and our Careers page
By joining the Division of Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Branch, Blue Grass Army Depot Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to identify and abate threats to human health and the environment through permitting, inspections, and providing technical assistance and education to the regulated community.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: 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.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in the position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, which requires the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Olivia Beasley at [email protected] or 502-330-4672.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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