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3/2/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-01211

Environmental Scientist II

Salary

$3,682.76 - $3,866.90 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. 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.
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet presents an opportunity for you to make a positive impact assuring the sustainability and resiliency of water utility infrastructure for future generations of Kentuckians. Set in a fast paced, exciting, and collaborative environment, the Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory, and educational programs.
The Division of Water is seeking candidates with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills to serve as an Environmental Scientist II in the Municipal Planning Section of the Division of Water. This position allows the incumbent to work across organizational lines, as well as with the public, and regulated community providing technical and scientific assistance to public water system in management and financial planning.
Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborating with communities across Kentucky to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of local public drinking water and sewer utilities.
• Evaluating environmental impacts of water and sewer infrastructure capital projects to protect and enhance the quality and quantity of Kentucky's Water Resources. Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Data collection and analysis
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and with the regulated community
• Development and delivery of scientific reports and presentations

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.
The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, responsibilities both in and away from the office, and an opportunity to network with a wide range of professionals within and outside the agency. If you are interested in a rewarding career with the Division of Water we would appreciate the opportunity to review 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 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 Russell Neal at russell.neal@ky.gov or 502.782.7026.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D