Environmental Scientist I (FFTL)

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11/24/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-06889

Environmental Scientist I (FFTL)

Salary

$3,551.88 - $4,940.60 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 | Department for Natural Resources

Location

3140 S Lake Dr Ste 6
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 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.

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, Collaborative Projects Branch, Community Projects Section as an Environmental Scientist I in Floyd County, you will have the opportunity to provide support and technical oversight for the Collaborative Projects Branch; specifically, the Community Projects section.

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

• Under direct supervision, serve as a project lead for AMLER projects within the Community Projects section.
• Conducting site visits of active projects and completing/submitting reports.
• Attending public meetings, hearings, including meeting with officials, state and local agencies, industry and private landowners regarding agency-related activities.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and contracts, performing mine history research, environmental investigations, drafting Environmental Assessments, and reviewing invoices and reports.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Technical details regarding the AMLER program.
• NEPA procedures and Environmental Assessment development.
• Serving as project lead for AMLER projects.

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Background in physical sciences, mining technology, or industrial technology.
• Hold a current valid driver's license.

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://dhs.gov/e-verify

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

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.