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7/27/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-06397

Environmental Scientist II (FFTL)

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

300 Sower Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 USA

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
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
By joining the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, Program Development Branch, Technical Support Section as an Environmental Scientist II, (FFTL) in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to support the agency with geodatabase solutions, processing of UAV flight data, and ESRI software support.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist II, FFTL position will complete tasks such as:

• Develops local geodatabase solutions including spatial representation for existing UAV data residing in statewide Box Cloud.
• Assists with photogrammetric processing of UAV flight data to develop deliverables used by the Division.
• Assists the Division with the transition from Arcmap to Arcpro.
• Assists with processing and classification of UAV LiDAR products collected in the field.
• Provides technical support and assists in troubleshooting issues relating to the Survey 123 program.

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

• Development of geospatial databases
• Interpreting and manipulating LiDAR and UAV datasets
• ESRI ArcMap and ArcPro software
• Survey 123, Dashboards, and Storymap development
• Working knowledge of Photogrammetric software including Global Mapper

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