What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Advertisement Closes
9/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604434
Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$3,551.88 - $4,910.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
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 for Air Quality, Program Planning and Administration Branch, Regulation Development Section as an Environmental Scientist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to help protect Kentucky's air quality by supporting the development, promulgation, and implementation of state air quality regulations.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position within the Regulation Development Section will complete tasks such as:
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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
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: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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 this 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 Blake Borwig at blake.borwig@ky.gov or 502-782-2751.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
9/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604434
Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$3,551.88 - $4,910.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
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 for Air Quality, Program Planning and Administration Branch, Regulation Development Section as an Environmental Scientist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to help protect Kentucky's air quality by supporting the development, promulgation, and implementation of state air quality regulations.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position within the Regulation Development Section will complete tasks such as:
- Under direct supervision, assist in drafting, revising, and promulgating Kentucky air quality regulations.
- Review changes to federal environmental regulations and evaluate their applicability for adoption into Kentucky's regulatory framework.
- Research and interpret the Clean Air Act, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance, and other federal requirements to support regulatory development.
- Coordinate with the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) and other stakeholders throughout the administrative regulation promulgation process.
- Prepare regulatory documents, technical support materials, and responses required for the regulation development and promulgation process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- How to support public participation through conducting public hearings and managing public comment periods.
- How to develop and promulgate Kentucky administrative regulations.
- How to navigate the administrative regulation process, including coordination with the LRC.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and explain complicated environmental regulations.
- Work well within a team setting in addition to being self-motivated.
- This position is primarily office-based, with most communication conducted via email and phone.
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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
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: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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 this 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 Blake Borwig at blake.borwig@ky.gov or 502-782-2751.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $3,552 - $4,911