Environmental Scientist Advisor

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5/8/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02049

Environmental Scientist Advisor

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$5,445.66 - $6,535.44 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 (AML), Program Development Branch, Environmental Assessment Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to serve as a team leader and coordinate staff activities responsible for reviewing the implementation of scientific and technical programs and studies for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) program associated with AML Reclamation Projects in the Eastern and Western Kentucky coal fields.

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

• Review, evaluate and provide scientific and technical documents to the Federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) to obtain Authorization to Proceed (ATP)
• Evaluate and enter scientific project information in Federal Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System (AMLIS) ensuring proper documentation is reflected within the database.
• Perform biological reviews associated with AML reclamation projects as part of the NEPA process.
• Use GIS software to geo-reference project plans associated with all AML reclamation projects that are being reviewed for ATP from the Federal Office of Surface Mining.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports on future AML projects providing scientific review of the plans and descriptions.
  
  

Holders Of This Job Will Learn The Following Skills

• Edit and create maps using GIS software.
• Read project plans and technical drawings.
• Read and interpret geology and mine/mining maps.
  
  

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

• Experience working and communicating with outside agencies.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcPro)
  
  

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

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: Five 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 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 Ryan Howell at Ryan.Howell@ky.gov or 502-782-6659.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D