Environmental Scientist III

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23-08109

Environmental Scientist III

Pay Grade 15

Salary$4,050.94 - $4,272.46 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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.

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
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Water, Water Quality Branch as an Environmental Scientist III, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team that collects, organizes, reviews, and analyzes water quality data from lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands across the Commonwealth; these activities are critical to informing the public of the condition of our waters and in supporting sound decisions in protecting and restoring our water resources for recreation, domestic water supply, aquatic life, and fish consumption

Holders of the Environmental Scientist III position will complete tasks such as:

• Maintaining operations of the Division's surface water quality data management system, ensuring use of best practices for environmental data management, and conducting analyses for quality assurance.
• Preparing monitoring project data for submission to EPA's Water Quality Exchange (WQX) and assisting the public with accessing these data
• Reviewing and analyzing water quality data, and creating data visualizations and maps to support all functions of the Branch including development of water quality standards; assessments of water quality attainment; review of monitoring strategies, priorities, and networks; development of water pollution mitigation plans including Total Maximum Daily Loads.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position, which can be conveyed in the submitted application, resume, and/or cover letter:
 

• Experience and skill with managing environmental data and knowledge of environmental data management. principles and best practices
• Knowledge of relational database principles and design considerations
• Experience and skill with organizing, reviewing and analyzing large environmental datasets
• High degree of skill with Excel or similar, and experience using advanced tools such as R or Python to support reproducible workflows involved in data processing, analysis, visualization and reporting
• Experience and skill with using GIS (e.g., ArcMap) to create maps and perform basic spatial analyses
• Knowledge of biological and physico-chemical field data collection, lab analysis, and taxonomic identification methods in surface water monitoring
• Knowledge of water quality, water pollution biology, and/or water pollution control principles

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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: Three 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 require 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 Lara Panayotoff at lara.panayotoff@ky.gov or 502.782.7033.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D