Environmental Scientist I (FFTL)

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5/20/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03007

Environmental Scientist I (FFTL)

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$3,178.34 - $4,290.76 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

300 Sower Blvd

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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 and our Careers page

By joining the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands office as an Environmental Scientist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to, under direct supervision, provide support and technical oversight for the evaluation of environmental, mining, natural resources and energy to the general public, businesses, local, state and federal agencies.

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.

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

• Learn to conduct site visits across the Commonwealth, collect water samples, take photos and notes using Survey123.
• Learn to interpretate and analyzes data collected to generate reports.
• Learn to research mine history documents for investigations in the determination of eligibility.
• Learn to utilizes GIS tools and reporting data to provide information to facilitate site determinations.

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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in environmental sciences, chemistry, or geology.
• Familiar with ESRI ArcPro
• Zero to one year of related experience.
• Maintain a valid driver's license during duration of employment.

Additional position information: Work may involve occasional travel and lifting of heavy objects as well as exposure to adverse weather, snakes and insects. Hiking on unpaved hillsides will occasionally be necessary.

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 ... or

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: 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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Daniel Skillman at ... or ....

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D