Environmental Scientist III
Pay Grade 15 | Salary $4,297.66 - $5,941.50 Monthly | Full-time (37.5 hr/wk) | Eligible for overtime pay
About the role
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) improves the quality of life for Kentuckians by protecting land, air, and water resources while utilizing natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. The Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) ensures compliance with the 1977 Federal Surface Mining Control Act (SMCRA). As an Environmental Scientist III in the Pikeville Section IV, you will provide support and technical oversight regarding surface effects of coal mining to state and federal agencies, local governments, and the public in developing, interpreting, and implementing environmental protection, mitigation, and natural resource policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide technical oversight for complex inspections of surface effects of coal mining operations
- Issue non-compliance and cessation orders; complete and process mine site evaluation and enforcement documents
- Respond to complaints and conduct investigations to determine regulatory compliance; document citizens' complaints
- Attend hearings and provide expert legal testimony in legal proceedings
- Attend required training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological, or physical science or a bachelor’s degree with 20 semester hours in a natural, biological, or physical science
- Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area
Substitutions: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
Skills
- Communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with frequent statewide field travel
- Exposure to adverse weather, snakes, insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and electro-fishing equipment hazards; safety procedures required