Environmental Scientist I

Overview

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring an Environmental Scientist I for the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet in Columbia, KY. The role involves inspecting Underground Storage Tank facilities for compliance with environmental regulations, providing technical assistance, and participating in enforcement activities. Candidates should have communication, organization, and technical writing skills, along with a relevant bachelor's degree. Opportunities for career development are available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct entry level environmental scientific inspections of sites regulated by DWM to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Evaluate notifications and complaints of permitted and un-permitted activities.
• Receive formal and informal training and attend DWM activities, complete required administrative reports and maintain assigned equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and information concerning DWM laws and regulations to facilities and others.
• Participate in enforcement activities, case preparation, attend enforcement conferences, and testify as a witness. Collects scientific samples to document violations.

Qualifications

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 : NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE

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 this 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 require the following of safety procedures.

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