Environmental Scientist II

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7/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Environmental Scientist II

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$3,907.04 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

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 and 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 position is within the Division of Water, Water Infrastructure Branch. The branch program responsibilities include municipal planning, engineering, and water infrastructure funding. The Environmental Scientist we are seeking will work in the Municipal Planning Section in Franklin County.

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

• Developing and evaluating environmental, mining, natural resource and/or energy programs, agency guidelines, and procedures relating to water utility planning. Provides technical assistance and non-technical assistance to a wider audience.
• Oversees, determines, develops, and implements environmental plans or projects for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct the financial and managerial portion of the Drinking Water Sanitary Survey.
• Assess drinking water system's managerial and financial capacity and assist systems in maintaining, or regaining, capacity.
• Participate in the State Revolving Fund process.
  
  

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

• Experience with the Safe Drinking Water Act and conducting the drinking water Sanitary Survey.
• Experience with the State Revolving Fund, or other federal or state funding programs.
• Use of Microsoft software and general use of Geographic Information System tools.
• Experience with Environmental Impact reviews.
• Clear communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate technical and non- technical subjects to a wider audience.
  
  

Additional position information: Applicants must have a valid driver's license. In this position, applicants will be traveling throughout the state and will be interacting with water utility operators, managers, mayors, city council members and commissioners. 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: One year 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 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 Jason Lambert at Jason.Lambert2@ky.gov or 502-782-7001.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D