Pay Grade

16

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. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
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 Abandoned Mine Lands, Collaborative Projects Branch, Water Projects Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Perry County, you will have the opportunity to serve as a technical, scientific advisor for the Collaborative Projects Branch, Water Projects and Acid Mine Drainage programs.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:

• Serving as a Scientific Technical Advisor for the specialized areas of Water Supply Replacement Program (WSRP), Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Program, and other programs within the Collaborative Projects Branch.
• Performing additional/ongoing critical assessment of sites including project oversight inspections.
• Attending public meetings, hearings, and meets with officials, state and local agencies, industry and private landowners regarding agency-related activities.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and contracts, performing mine history research, environmental investigations, drafts Environmental Assessments, and reviewing invoices and reports.
• Conducting scientific studies that require environmental monitoring activities which include the collection, organization, evaluation and interpretation of samples and data.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Water quality testing
• NEPA procedures and Environmental Assessment development.
• Procedures for Water Supply Replacement Eligibility studies

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Background in physical sciences, mining technology, or industrial technology.
• Hold a current valid driver's license.

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

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 Jordan Montgomery at jordan.montgomery@ky.gov or 606-889-1741.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D